Celebrating Sobriety Birthdays is a Great Idea
People all choose to celebrate significant life events such as marriages, birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates. In the recovery community, people also place great importance on milestones in sobriety that show personal growth and progress. The day that you first quit substance abuse is known as your “sobriety birthday”. The reason that people celebrate…
Leaving Work for Rehab Treatment
Attending a rehab treatment facility can be a difficult decision for a number of different reasons. Not only will you have to make drastic changes to your lifestyle but you will also need to leave behind family and friends for a period of time. People also struggle with the decision of what to do about…
You Don’t Need to Hit Rock Bottom to Get Help
When you read or hear about addiction treatment you may frequently come across the idea of “rock bottom” being the biggest motivation for getting help. Although hitting rock bottom may be a common story for people with addictions who finally decided to reach out, it is not the only way that someone can realize that…
Are Teens “Too Young” to be Labeled Alcoholics?
Alcoholism is a serious condition that can affect people from all walks of life regardless of their circumstances. There are many prevailing myths and stereotypes about what an alcoholic looks like. While people imagine that alcoholism only occurs later on in adulthood, the reality is that it can take place at any age and at…
An Effective Opioid Recovery Program
Opioid abuse and addiction has reached a level of national crisis and has been declared an epidemic in the U.S. Because opioid abuse is the highest it has ever been, more and more people are looking for options to recover from their issues with prescription painkillers. Fortunately, it is possible to quit opioids for good…
What Does Anxiety Look Like in Young Adults
Those who experience anxiety disorder are dealing with more than just normal daily worries and stresses. Anxiety can be a complicated and difficult issue to live with because it can cause people to struggle with keeping their routine. Someone who has anxiety finds that their life is often interrupted by overwhelming feelings and thoughts that…
Do You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Depression is a problem that comes in many forms and can be related to different mental health symptoms depending on the individual. A less commonly known type of depression is seasonal affective disorder or SAD as it is often called. This is a type of depression that is tied to a certain time period and…
Essential Oils for Anxiety and Depression
Everyone experiences feelings of sadness and stress that can be overwhelming from time to time. Luckily there are plenty of natural mood boosters that act as a therapeutic way to ease some of your tension and help you feel more relaxed. Some studies show that the use of certain essential oils can be helpful in…
Can Sober People Take Antidepressants?
People who make the choice to quit abusing substances may feel hesitant to be put on any type of medication. Part of recovery is making the decision to avoid any type of “mind-altering” substance that changes your mood and affects your emotional state. Medication like antidepressants can seem like a grey area because they are…
What a Luxury Rehab is Really Like
Looking for Luxury Rehab? People dealing with addiction come from all walks of life and have different needs and preferences when it comes to treatment. Those who are used to a certain lifestyle might not feel comfortable in a clinical type of setting. Luxury rehab is made for people who want high-end amenities so that…