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 […]
Category: Mental Health
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 […]
Depression After Getting Sober: Why It Happens and How to Thrive
For many people, getting sober feels like crossing a finish line. You’ve put in the work, overcome withdrawal, and finally stepped away from the destructive cycle of addiction. So why can it feel like life gets harder, not easier, after sobriety? Depression after getting sober is a very real and common experience. It doesn’t mean […]
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 […]
Staying Motivated in Recovery: Tips for a Positive Mindset
Recovery is a lifelong journey, and staying motivated in recovery can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Whether you are in early recovery or years into sobriety, maintaining a positive mindset is essential for long-term success. Finding ways to cultivate hope, gratitude, and support can help you stay committed to your journey and navigate challenges […]
Understanding the Dangers of Gas Station Heroin | Tianeptine Misuse
Tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroin”, is a substance with alarming opioid-like effects and claims that it improves brain function. This dangerous substance can be easily obtained without a prescription and is readily available at convenience stores. Tianeptine presents serious health risks for those who misuse it. This is often due to its easy […]
The Connection Between Stress and Addiction
According to recent studies, about one-third of Americans deal with chronic stress, noting how stress, in particular, impacts their physical health. In addition to this, there are over 20 million Americans who struggle with a substance use disorder, with a survey finding that in 2019 those individuals either engaged in drug use or alcohol use […]
Challenges of Substance Abuse and Recovery in Women Veterans
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, it’s crucial to spotlight an issue that profoundly affects our veterans: substance abuse. Women have served in the American military for over a century, but their roles have significantly expanded in recent decades, increasing the need for specialized mental health services. Veterans embody a unique subset of the […]
Shannon Moore’s Transformation: From WWE Stardom to Championing Recovery
In the high-stakes world of professional wrestling, where physical prowess and charismatic personas capture global audiences, few stories resonate with the transformative power of redemption and recovery quite like that of Shannon Moore. Once a celebrated WWE star, Moore’s journey from the brink of personal despair to becoming a beacon of hope for those struggling […]