Contrary to popular opinion, it is not the Covid-19 virus that has had a tremendous impact on addiction and drug overdoses in the United States. In fact, it is the heavy-handed government response to this virus that has led to an...
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Faith Based Recovery Groups in San Diego
There are many paths to recovery. Some of the most effective addiction recovery programs involve elements of religion or spirituality. While they aren’t a requirement for sobriety, faith-based recovery groups can offer a number of advantages to individuals ready to...
How Sobriety Changes Your Body
Alcohol and drug use, for most, results in a numbing effect. An effect that addicts seek out. Alcoholism and drug addiction have the potential to ruin your life in many ways, and one of the major areas where it takes a severe toll is on your physical health. The...
Is Kratom OK for Addiction Recovery?
Many who enter sober living are often either leaving a treatment facility or trying to leave a life of addiction behind. This is done by entering a structured living environment of sober living that they expect to be free from the temptations of drugs and alcohol....
Is Marijuana Good For Recovery?
“Marijuana maintenance” is what it is called and for many addicts, it can be deadly. This maintenance is the use of marijuana during active recovery. The disease of addiction has a three-fold facet: physical, mental and spiritual. According to the book of Alcoholics...
How To Stay Sober During the Holidays
How to Stay Sober During the Holidays For those in early recovery, the holidays can be a cause for much anxiety and nervousness. Trying to figure out how to stay sober during the holidays can be daunting. Most addicts are eager...
5 Ways To Avoid Relapse
If you or a loved one is in recovery from addiction, an important part of the recovery process is learning how to avoid relapse. For those who have gone through an addiction treatment facility, they have achieved some length of sobriety. They are now entering back...
Exercise in Recovery From Addiction
Many addicts use substances to help them cope with normal everyday life experiences. However, continued, excessive use of these substances can severely impact your body and mind. Simply put, addiction changes your body chemistry, especially in long term drug...