How to Avoid Relapse in the Early Stages of Recovery
Following a few early sobriety tips can make the transition from treatment to ongoing recovery so much easier. There’s no denying that...
Social Drinker, Alcohol Abuser or Alcoholic
There are three main categories that users of alcohol fall into; social drinker, alcohol abuser or alcoholic. Most people who drink...
Making Relaxation a Part of Recovery
You’re moving through your steps, talking to your counsellor and attending meetings—but how much are you really taking care of you?...
The Four Stages of Alcoholism
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be an alcoholic, then recognizing the stages of alcoholism may help you weigh the...
Benefits Of Attending A Residential Rehab
Bursting The Bubble Factor “Bursting your bubble” The addict needs to be removed from the uncomfortable familiarity of their environment,...
Binge Drinking and Alcohol Overdose
“I like the taste of it” “I like the kick it gives to my mood” It relaxes me after a tiresome day” and more than thousands of reasons...
Why People Become Alcoholics
How Did We Get to Alcoholism If you’re anything like me, you started drinking in high school with your friends. It seemed like the cool...
How To Control Your Urges
It takes many years to develop certain traits that shape our personality and our perspective. Various factors come together such that an...
Forgiveness: Letting Go The Mistakes of Your Loved Ones.
"To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.”...
Unlocking Your Fears Through Positive Self-confrontations
Recovery is a very emotional phase, but the most common emotion faced by an addict at any point of his recovery is 'fear'. During...
