If you’ve heard someone say they’re “feening,” they’re likely talking about cravings or intense urges that feel bigger than a simple want. In recovery spaces and everyday conversation, feening (often spelled feenin, feining, or written as the standard fiending) is slang for that powerful pull toward a substance or behavior. If you’re the person feeling […]
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Dealing With Boredom in Recovery: Tips to Stay Engaged and Inspired
Early sobriety can be strangely quiet. The chaos is gone, the phone isn’t ringing like it used to, and the hours can feel wider than they used to be. Many people are surprised by how common boredom in recovery is, and how loud it can get. Boredom isn’t a character flaw; it’s a signal. Your […]
How to Achieve Emotional Sobriety After Addiction
Getting sober is a life-changing milestone, but staying sober, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, is where the real work begins. For many people, putting down the substance is only the first step. Learning how to live with your feelings, face hard moments, and stay steady without falling apart is what emotional sobriety is all about. What […]
Overdose Awareness: Signs of Overdose and What to Do
In 2023 alone, more than 105,000 people in the U.S. died from a drug-involved overdose. It’s a staggering number that reflects the growing urgency for overdose awareness and education. Whether it’s a loved one struggling with addiction or an accidental combination of substances, being able to recognize the signs of overdose and knowing how to […]
How Good Intentions May Be Enabling Addiction
When someone we love is struggling with addiction, our natural instinct is to help. We want to support them, protect them from consequences, and offer comfort during a difficult time. However, in many cases, those good intentions can cross a line into enabling addiction and unintentionally keep that person stuck in the very cycle they’re […]
The Link Between PTSD and Addiction: Why Trauma-informed Care Matters
For many people living with addiction, trauma is part of the story. Whether it’s the aftermath of childhood abuse, military combat, sexual violence, or other deeply painful experiences, trauma can leave lasting wounds that influence behavior, thinking, and coping strategies. And for some, those wounds are intertwined with substance use. In fact, research shows that […]
Why Is Fentanyl So Dangerous? The Alarming Truth Behind This Drug
Fentanyl is a name you hear more and more these days. It’s often in news headlines, on social media, and in heartbreaking stories shared by families. But what makes fentanyl so dangerous compared to other substances? The answer lies in a terrifying combination of potency, unpredictability, and increasing presence in the illegal drug supply. What […]
The Role of Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Addiction affects every part of a person’s life, from their mental and physical health to their relationships, self-worth, and sense of direction. Recovery is about more than just putting down substances. It’s about healing what led to the addiction in the first place and developing the tools to move forward. That’s where therapy for addiction […]
Signs of a Co-occurring Disorder: Addiction and Mental Health
Addiction and mental health are deeply connected, often influencing and exacerbating one another. When someone struggles with both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health condition, it’s known as a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. Unfortunately, many people remain unaware that their substance use may be linked to underlying mental health struggles, leading […]
“Functional Alcoholic”: Breaking the Myth
The term “functional alcoholic” is often used to describe individuals who maintain jobs, relationships, and responsibilities while drinking excessively. It creates the illusion that because a person appears to have their life together, their drinking isn’t a serious problem. However, this perception can be misleading and dangerous, as it downplays the impact of alcohol dependence […]