Achieving sober relationships can be a daunting task for persons with substance abuse challenges, mental health illnesses, and psychological challenges. Drug addiction negatively impacts the way you perceive the world and relate to other people. People with drug...
When understanding dual diagnosis between alcoholism and bipolar disorder, one must understand how they coexist. Saying that, almost 50% of those suffering with alcoholism are also suffering with a co-existing mental illness. When looking at alcoholism, it’s...
It is common to feel like an outcast from your inner circle when you first enter treatment and recovery. The causes are varied. Perhaps loved ones also have alcohol or substance use disorders, or all your friends hang out in settings where alcohol is readily...
Daniel Henderson took his first drink at 13, he became an alcoholic at age 16, and by age 22 he was homeless and sleeping under a bridge. The road to recovery for Daniel wasn’t easy, but it was possible. Here’s how he achieved a new, successful life of sobriety, with...
Many people who suffer from mental illness, are also combating substance abuse. More often than not, the two tend to go hand in hand. Any combination of mental illness (including anxiety disorder, depression, etc.) and addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc.)...
When entering a detox program, most think that there is no preparation necessary. There are 8 important things to know before the detox. Just show up and make the commitment to stop the habit that you may have. However, this is not the only thing that a detox...
