Pecan Haven Blog

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,...

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,...

Being part of a community means that sometimes, other community members may struggle and need your help. These may be friends, coworkers, family members, or other loved ones. If you notice that someone is not quite behaving normally, you may want to pay attention more...

Mental health is an often overlooked or even stigmatized topic for many people, especially as it pertains to workplace settings. Substance abuse issues are even more challenging for people to address. Employers may find it difficult to navigate these topics and may...

Recovery from substance abuse is an incredible thing. Simply not being under the power of a substance, and living your life with freedom you didn’t have before, can feel like a miracle– because it is! The process of getting clean from substances can be difficult,...

Statistically, most of us have probably either personally experienced addiction or know a close loved one who has. It’s a serious problem without a simple solution, and anyone who’s experienced it at all knows how much heartache and personal struggle it can cause....

There’s a real stigma against people who are struggling with addiction. Unfortunately, this stigma often serves to make people feel deep shame about their struggles– and the shame prevents them from reaching out, even when they’ve fully recognized that they have a...

People who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction didn’t intend to become addicted. The dangers of addictive substances are explained to students, starting as young as elementary school; kids are well aware that drugs can hurt them and get them into trouble...

Gaining the ability to be totally honest with yourself is an important part of recovery. You probably recognize on some level that your substance abuse is negatively affecting you, but you might be surprised by the effects it’s having on virtually every aspect of your...

Being trapped in a cycle of substance abuse and addiction can feel hopeless. If you’re currently struggling with substance abuse, you might not be able to see a way out– and those feelings of helplessness might just make your desire to use stronger. The good news is...