How does stress impact substance abuse?

For most of us, life can be pretty stressful. Trying to maintain healthy relationships and an active social life, plus a career (or multiple jobs), plus caring for a family– it can all add up very quickly, leaving us overwhelmed and exhausted. How does stress affect...

Addiction and Relationships

By nature, humans are social creatures. We need one another, and we need our communities. Unfortunately, the way we show up in, and react to, our personal relationships is often a direct reflection of the relationships we had during our formative years. Relationships...

How to prevent burnouts and take care of yourself

Life is stressful for pretty much everybody. With the cost of living rising while wages stay the same, things might seem even more stressful than usual these days. For people who struggle with substance abuse issues and addiction, the stress of everyday life might be...

5 Ways to Resist the Temptation To Use Drugs During Recovery

Cravings are a reality of life for everyone, but for people who have struggled (or are currently struggling) with substance abuse, they can have devastating consequences. Finding ways to resist the temptation to use drugs during recovery is key to success. Typically,...

Which Medications to Avoid During Recovery

If you’ve struggled with addiction and are currently pursuing recovery, first of all: congratulations. Recovery can be incredibly difficult, but it is always worth it. There’s so much more of life to enjoy when you’re not maintaining an addiction full-time! However,...