Addiction can be a tough cycle to break. It robs you of control of your life, destroying your mental and physical health, relationships, and career.
If you or someone you know has made the decision to stay sober – congratulations! You have taken the first step towards making a better
The journey to recovery is long and difficult. Every day is a struggle, some more than others. On your sobriety anniversary, you celebrate every day
One of the most critical things to do as you’re progressing is to make a plan and path that is filled with both optimism and
Sobriety can be a long and challenging path. You may feel isolated and struggle to face old pain and trauma. Time in the company of
Sobriety isn’t something that just happens one day and you’re automatically free of addiction. People are referred to as “recovering addicts” because it’s known that
“I’m tired,” “This [addiction recovery] is so hard,” or “I give up.” As a person struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, have you ever said
Anxiety Relief for Those in Addiction Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” But if you are a person recovering from
Habits are powerful. They can either be healthy or destructive. With a little determination and a great deal of prayer, those who are overcoming addiction are much more likely to remain clean by sticking to these few healthy routines.
Making a New Start Rebuilding self-confidence is an essential part of addiction recovery. It’s natural to worry about being accepted by friends and family and
Addiction comes from a place of brokenness. There is some wound deep inside that we seek to numb. In order to stay sober, we have to search out that brokenness and find healing for it. If we don’t then we run a real risk of relapse or cross-addiction.
It doesn’t matter how good the program is, if the addict refuses to participate, or plan on using when they get out, the program will not be successful. But the program isn’t necessarily flawed or inadequate. Often times, it is simply that the addict is unwilling, or unable to work the program. In this blog, I’d like to try and address what drives an addict to use.