When someone stops drinking, it’s easy to assume the hardest part is behind them. But sobriety is about more than …
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The following was written by Lindsey Lowe, a Riverside Recovery alumnus, and has been lightly edited for web format. My …
There’s a myth that holds too many people back from getting help: the idea that you have to hit rock …
When someone we love is struggling with addiction, our natural instinct is to help. We want to support them, protect …
Hey everyone! My name is Matt, and I’m an alcoholic. I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and am …
Every year, National Prevention Week reminds us of the power of prevention, recovery, and community. Organized by the Substance Abuse …
For many people living with addiction, trauma is part of the story. Whether it’s the aftermath of childhood abuse, military …
My name is Nina and I’m an alcoholic. I’ve been sober since January 3, 2020. Recovery and staying sober has not …
I first attended Riverside Recovery’s residential program in May of 2023. The only other time I attended an inpatient rehabilitation …
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In This Article: Gabapentin is safe to use as directed, but it can cause several mild to severe side effects Combining alcohol and gabapentin can increase the severity of certain side effects of both, such as drowsiness If you take gabapent…
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Many of us have a tendency to form unhealthy attachments to our emotions, and among the feelings we commonly become unhealthily attached to are our guilt, shame and self-blame. We instinctively blame ourselves for things that aren’t our fault. We …
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When we are working towards recovery, it is often after years of suffering with addictions, depression and other mental health issues. Oftentimes we’ve been struggling so long we feel fed up. We want to feel better as quickly as possible, which is…
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). When we use the term “rock bottom,” we’re referring to that point we reach in our addiction where we simply can’t go any …
Rhinophyma is the medical term for “ alcoholic nose”, or “drinker’s nose.” This is a skin disorder commonly identified by a red, misshapen, bumpy nose. Due to the symptoms of rhinophyma, people often believed this condition was caused by alcoholism…
Fear has a way of overtaking us and making such an impact on our lives that we feel there’s nothing we can do anything about it. Our fears contribute to our mental health issues such as our depression and anxiety, and they become these invisible…
When we experience something traumatic, we are usually deeply impacted by it, and sometimes there is considerable damage done to our mental, emotional and physical health. Over time, we can become desensitized to trauma in various ways. We start…
The belief systems we carry with us into adulthood are often formed during our childhoods. We inherit them from our families. We develop them on our own from our own experiences and unique perspectives. We adopt other people’s beliefs as our own…
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