8 Proven Tips for Navigating a Relationship While Sober
Navigating intimate relationships during sobriety presents unique challenges and opportunities. Approximately 70% of adults who have faced mental health or substance use challenges are in recovery, and the dynamics of…
Understanding Tramadol Addiction
Tramadol is a synthetic opioid that modifies the brain and nervous system’s response, providing effective relief for moderate to severe pain. Usually prescribed for post-surgery treatment and osteoarthritis, tramadol comes…
What Is SMART Recovery?
SMART Recovery is a group-based addiction recovery model known for its tools and techniques based on scientific research. It follows the principles of Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) and aims…
Physical Symptoms and Pain Management in Gabapentin Withdrawal
The drug gabapentin, also marketed under the name Neurontin, was mainly created to treat epilepsy. However, currently, its uses have expanded, and it is now used to treat ailments including…
6 Codependent Family Roles
Codependency refers to a dysfunctional and enabling relationship dynamic that often develops between a substance abuser (the addict) and a close family member, friend, or partner (the codependent). It can…
Navigating the Path to Recovery: Laura’s Journey and Your First Steps
Laura was 29 and seemed to have it all—a prestigious degree, a coveted job, and the praise of her colleagues. Yet, her regular alcohol abuse, normalized by a high-achieving but…
7 Tips on How to Host the Ultimate Sober Friendsgiving
The holiday season can be challenging for those on the path to sobriety. Thanksgiving, in particular, often revolves around communal drinking, making it a potential minefield for those avoiding alcohol….
Should I Go to Rehab? When 12-Step Meetings Just Aren’t Enough
While 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous boast a nearly 50% success rate, what about the other half who find these programs insufficient for their recovery journey? Studies suggest that rehab…
Do I Need Al-Anon?
Alcoholism doesn’t just affect the individual struggling with addiction; it has a ripple effect on their family and loved ones. If you constantly worry about an alcoholic loved one and…
Court Ordered Alcohol Monitoring Bracelets: What You Should Know
Alcohol monitoring bracelets are an increasingly common punishment for DUI arrests as an alternative to jail time. These wearable alcohol detectors can identify even just teensy amounts of alcohol in…