Self-Sabotage in Addiction Recovery
Self-sabotage happens when you have two desires working against each other in your life. Have you ever had a long-term goal to stay healthy and fit? You felt so strong about it in January. Made resolutions. Created workout plans. Set goals. Then a few months went by, and things started to slip a bit. Eventually […]
How to Quit Using Heroin For Good
Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs on the planet, and those who are in the grips of heroin addiction feel as though they are fighting for their lives every minute of their day. Not only is heroin extremely addictive, it is a drug that is hard to quit–and quitting the drug can potentially […]
5 More Celebrities in The SoCal Recovery Scene
In a previous article, we had put the spotlight on celebrities who have beaten their addiction to drugs and alcohol and found lasting sobriety. We often look to actors and actresses as well as to athletes, musicians and others in the public eye for inspiration in our own lives. When a celebrity falls from grace […]
A Newcomer’s Guide to Recovery Programs
Recovery means much more than simply completing a drug treatment program. While successfully completing a treatment program is an important step, recovery is a lifelong process and requires other essential tools in order to maintain hard-earned sobriety. One of those important “recovery tools” is continued and proactive involvement in a recovery program. These sober support […]
How To Avoid a Relapse This Holiday Season
The holidays are the time of year when family and friends gather together to eat, drink and be merry. While this time of year is filled with merriment and love, it can also be one of great anxiety for those early in recovery. Holiday parties, family get-togethers and other social functions are filled with triggers […]
