All addictions destroy life. Over time, when we act out our addictions whether it’s drugs, alcohol, food, sex, shopping, media etc. life is being drained from the addict. Eventually, all that remains is a walking dead person. Easter is the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from…

Three Stages of Relapse According to studies, relapse starts gradually and includes three steps: emotional, mental, and physical. Emotional relapse begins the process, this stage begins long before you ever pick up your drug. Signs include isolating from others, holding on to negative emotions, poor…

Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. Self-love means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. Self-love means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being…

The start of the New Year is an excellent opportunity to take a good look at your recovery plan and add some things to your plan to help keep you sober. The key to maintaining sobriety is never going to be one thing, but a…

For many, the holidays are some of the happiest times of the year. It’s a time to catch up with family and friends, But for someone who is recovery from an addiction, the holidays can be filled with challenges and triggers. Rather than viewing the…

What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behaviors as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse.…