Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

Addiction

Medications Used for Detox and Recovery

by Sara Stringer One of the prevailing myths about substance recovery and detox is that the process is completely drug-free. That people go into a rehab …

How to Get Your Health Insurance Provider to Pay for Substance Abuse Treatment

by Michaela Kajiwara Thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, health …

Addiction Treatment: Is There a ‘Wrong’ Way to Quit?

by Sara Stringer We all know the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. From the risk of overdose to financial problems and emotional distress, the effects of …

Transitioning Advice: Reclaiming Your Life after Drug Rehab

by Sara Stringer One might assume that after completing a drug rehab treatment program, that the problem of addiction is no longer a concern. However, what …

Addiction Recovery: Staying Sober after Treatment

by Sara Stringer Addiction is a serious disease that is associated with life-threatening complications. And, because of the dangers of prolonged substance …

When Your Kids are Struggling with Drugs

It’s hard enough to deal with a family member’s addiction when that person is an adult. When the person is younger, it can feel unbearable—especially if …

Nicocigs Advertisement Banned by ASA

by Jenny Richards Since 2003, the general advertisement of cigarettes has been banned and now electronic cigarettes seem to be suffering the same fate with the …

Caring Conversations: When to Know It’s Time for an Addiction Intervention

Interventions are painful, emotionally charged events that test the limits of everyone involved. Whether the addiction is drugs, alcohol, gambling, or food, …

How to Approach Underage Drinking

Many teenagers consider drinking alcohol a rite of passage or a rebellious act. Consequently, the dangers of underage drinking need to be properly presented …

Staying Clean: 4 Helpful Tips to Maintaining Your Sobriety

Staying clean is a challenge for many people who are struggling with addiction. The desire to drink or do drugs never fully goes away. Living a clean lifestyle …

4 Celebrity Rehab Success Stories

by Jayla Barnsen The lives of celebrities remain under the microscope for all the world to see. Along with recognition, the continuous invasion of privacy also …

Let Mountain Air Breathe Fresh Life into Your Recovery Process

Relapsed? Suffering in Silence with Shame? With her newest book Mountain Air: Relapsing and Finding the Way Back…One Breath at a Time, Holli …

5 Ways to Find Out if You Have an Addictive Personality

by Joe Fortunato A lot of people talk about having addictive personalities, but it’s hard to understand exactly what that phrase means. Try these five …

How I Learned to Recognize and Reduce Negative Self-Talk

by Adrienne Erin Over the past three years I have run two marathons, four half marathons and so many 5Ks, I can’t even remember them all. And yet a few …

The Epidemic of Prescription Drug Abuse

Most people are unaware of just how serious the issue of prescription drug abuse is in the United States of America. In fact, the United States Center for …

The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment

by Desmond White When you or a loved one is considering addiction treatment, recognizing the benefits of different treatment options can help you determine the …

Kick Your Smoking Habit for Good!

by Sara Stringer Practiced by 1.1 billion people in the world, smoking is one of the most unhealthy yet addicting habits there is. Each year, tobacco smoking …

How to Deal With a Family Member’s Drug Addiction

by Sara Stringer Substance abuse has claimed the lives of many and has torn even the strongest families apart. Drug abuse has also seen an increase in numbers …

How to Talk to Your Teen about the Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

Following are some of the helpful tips on talking to your teen child about the dangers of synthetic drugs. Take the Time to Talk Keeping your teenager safe …

How to Recognize When It's Time to Get Help

Guest Blogger: Madyson Grant  People who are using drugs or alcohol continue to need them because the drugs or alcohol makes them feel good, or it might be …

5 Steps for Effectively Dealing with a Shopping Addiction

Guest Blogger: Dixie Somers A shopping addiction is a serious problem in America. Shopping can be a way to cope with stress or feel a momentary high, which …

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