Admitting powerlessness over anything can be stressful and disheartening. It is like losing the ability to have power over what is happening. When someone admits they cannot control everything, they are able to finally move forward in recovery. Alcoholism is an insidious disease, making people think they can do it all on their own. They…
Putting faith and control into the hands of someone else is difficult under any circumstances. When asking for guidance as lives have become unmanageable with addiction, it helps to think about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and how to develop a moral inventory, the key to finding balance and hope in 12-step recovery. Searching and Fearless Moral…
Research has been done that looks at the length of time people receive treatment. There are varying degrees of treatment times, depending on the individual. Many choose to attend 30, 60, or 90-day programs. Those who attend the 30-day programs can be successful if their addiction is less severe. For those with more severe addiction,…
Doing the 12-steps is not a dance, although some may think of it as such. It is part of a journey some decide to take in recovery. In early recovery, it may not be well known how the 12-steps came to be what they are. When they understand the origin, it helps them understand how…
The brain works hard every day to process information and help the body know where to go and what to do. Depending on how the brain interprets things, it will send signals and messages throughout the body. When you feel anxious or stressed, your brain is tempted to cut corners and preserve energy. Personal beliefs…
It can be difficult to face failure. Nobody likes to feel like they failed. It happens a lot in life. People fail all the time. The key is to figure out how to navigate failure in recovery from addiction and not let it drag down everything else. One failure does not make a person. If…
Finding a way to help a loved one fight addiction is not easy. It can feel like losing an uphill battle against something bigger than everyone around. When it is a brother who is struggling, it takes a strong will and determination to speak with them about what is going on. Try some tips to…
There is is a rise in people using equine-assisted therapy for addiction recovery. The goal is to therapeutically provide space for people to navigate the challenges of recovery from addiction by offering a therapy animal. Horses are great therapy animals because they are calm and read people really well. Veterans have worked with horses for…
Fighting back against addiction is hard, no matter who a person is or what career they have. Professionals and people with high-level jobs often struggle with being able to share their challenges with addiction due to stigma or fear of losing their job. Find out why journalists and other media professionals struggle with addiction and…
Addiction treatment makes people wonder what they are in for when they arrive. Even if they have gone before, every place is different. A day in rehab is not like any other for every individual. There are some basics to know that can help prepare. Both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers offer different things, but…