Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

Addiction

How to Say No to Alcohol

by Joe Gilmore It’s no secret that alcohol can be dangerous. Drinking too much can lead to all sorts of health problems, from liver damage to cancer. …

The Ultimate Guide to Quitting Alcohol

Reposted from Addiction Interventions If drinking has become a serious problem in your life, it may be time to think about quitting. Enjoying a few cocktails …

Should You Consider SMART Recovery Programs?

by Trix Mejia In the few decades since its inception, the SMART Recovery methodology has started to gain both acclaim and notoriety in addiction treatment …

Competing with a Friend’s Addiction: When Enough is Finally Enough

by Patty L. Fletcher Not long ago, I read the astrological forecast of a dear friend. The prediction stated that he was the type of person who gave off mixed …

10 Dangerous Misconceptions about Drug Rehab

by Trix Mejia Compared to other areas of medicine, addiction treatment is still a relatively new field. Over the few decades that modern substance …

5 Simple Steps to Check Your Phone Addiction

by Shuba R. People are spending more time in the virtual world and less and less time in the real world. Everywhere you see, while walking, driving, riding the …

Drug War: Michael Sena’s Story

by Trish Hubschman November 8, 2016, my husband, Kevin, left the house super early that morning so he could stop at the library to vote for the U.S. President …

Veterans War with Addiction: Why It Might Be Harder for Veterans to Ask for Help

by Mia Barnes When military personnel return home from war or active combat, many only have a few bruises and scrapes to show for it. Some people may consider …

Warning Signs of Alcoholism to Watch Out For

by Alex McLay  Drinking alcohol is a common leisure activity that people enjoy especially on a night out with friends. Consumption of alcohol in moderate …

7 Effective Tips for Achieving Early Alcohol-Free Sobriety

by Jessica Ann Numerous people get rid of their drinking habits by going to rehabilitation centres or changing their routines. However, even when you have quit …

Life-Altering Changes You May Need to Consider to Recover from Addiction

by Aubrey Johnstone Addiction is no joke. It’s not an illness that you recover from with medication and rest. Those who suffer from addiction know that it is …

Managing Alcohol Addiction in a World of Temptation

by Aubrey Johnstone It’s a rare occasion to go out with friends or co-workers and not have a drink, no matter what your upbringing, societal status or …

Why Veterans Turn to Drugs and Alcohol

by Chris Barnes A barrage of clinical studies over the last decade have consistently shown that US soldiers exposed to active combat in Iraq and Afghanistan …

Here’s How Eating the Right Foods Can Help You Recover from Addiction

by Tiffani Wroe Alcohol and drug addiction can harm the body in so many ways, and one of those ways is by causing malnutrition. Heavy substance abusers often …

3 Important Steps to Get Off Heroin

by Greg Morrison My name is Greg Morrison and I’m an ex heroin addict. I have been off of heroin for about 8 years now, and off methadone for almost 6 years. …

4 Essential Stages of Alcohol Addiction Rehabilitation

by Chris Jansen When it comes to selecting a rehab centre, you need to make informed decisions based on the specific conditions. These centres help the addicts …

Is Drug Addiction a Mental Illness? How to Find Hope

by Aerin Ogden Is addiction a mental illness? There is no official answer stamped with a seal of authority; however, there is an abundance of strong evidence …

Tips for Recovering from Your Alcohol Addiction

by John Michelson There are plenty of people who drink alcohol on a weekly and even daily basis. This might not seem like a huge problem. However, it could be. …

Causes of Gambling Addiction in Seniors

by Lindsay Engle In 2016, almost 10 million people in the United States suffered from an addiction to gambling. Now that we have electronic devices, we can …

Is Vivitrol the Best Option for Opioid Withdrawal?

by Matthew Boyle Once you’ve decided to live a life free from drugs and alcohol, you may want to consider asking a clinical professional about medication …

The Benefits of Digital Detox

by Ann Harrison Do you feel as if you have to have your devices with you at all times? Are you addicted to your smart phones and computers? Why not try a bit …

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