5 Tips for Stopping Cravings
I used to think that recovery was at the end of a long road, but recovery doesn’t end with getting sober. Instead, it is the beginning of something brand new. I learned that this beginning involved my brain and giving it time to rebuild connections that changed while I was in my addiction. My
Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Your Recovery
Recovering from an addiction is a long process that requires you to learn how to cope with life and all the stress that comes with it. While getting away from a physical addiction can seem impossible until you actually do it, it’s just the first step in moving away from an addiction and getting your
How Do I Find a Higher Power?
For many people, relying on a higher power is key to their recovery. But what if your faith has been rocked by tragedy or you are an agnostic or atheist? I was on the tragedy end of the spectrum, so I wasn’t feeling too keen on the whole higher power thing. I learned, however,
How to Stay Sober in College and Still Have Fun
College is a time when we are supposed to be learning, planning our careers, and making the best choices for our futures. It’s also a time when many are expected and even encouraged to let loose, party, and drink heavily. Heavy partying and drinking are so associated with university life that websites even maintain
Can I Laugh At My Addicted Past?
Addiction is often approached with a sort of mixed sense of shame and adulation in the United States. On the one hand, addiction, drug use, and alcohol are often glamorized on television and by pop stars and actors who often use, while appearing to live an idyllic lifestyle. On the other hand, addiction is