4 Lessons I Learned After Relapse

Feb 7, 2018

4 Lessons I Learned After Relapse The word relapse often carries a deep, negative association when it comes to drug & alcohol addiction. Feelings of shame, regret, failure & guilt can keep a person who relapsed stuck in the cycle of addiction. Today, I know...

My First Relapse: The Importance of Honesty

Jan 31, 2018

My First Relapse: The Importance of Honesty At 27 years old, I am in treatment for the very first time. I have tried to quit using pills on my own, but I find it nearly impossible. I can quit some drugs, but I can’t quit others. If I stop using my opiate pills, I keep...

Restarting After A Relapse

Jan 8, 2018

Restarting After A Relapse Resuming substance use can leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure about what to do next. If you’re reading this, you’re already taking an important step. You haven’t lost your progress, and you’re not starting from zero....

5 Things I Don’t Miss About Drinking

Dec 19, 2017

When I was trying to stop drinking, I never thought about what NOT drinking would be like. We live in a culture that glorifies alcohol use. I am a woman and as I scroll my social media timelines today – I see all sorts of women posting meme’s about how fun drinking is...

Addiction – What Can the Family Do?

Nov 30, 2017

This is a question that most family members of an addict struggle with greatly. They often feel helpless and hopeless. Over and over, they ask themselves, “Why is this  happening? Why doesn’t our loved one just stop? How could anyone be so self destructive? Why do...