Addiction Spotlight Can Drinking Cause a Bladder Infection? July 11, 2024 What’s Inside: Explore the link between alcohol consumption and bladder health. Understand the impact of alcohol on the urinary system. Discover preventive measures and treatment options for bladder infections. Bladder infections, or cystitis, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Many people wonder about the connection between their drinking habits and urinary health, especially those dealing with addiction. Here, we’ll address some common questions about the relationship between alcohol consumption and bla ..read more

Personal Stories How I Found New Passions Through Anti-Boredom Month July 4, 2024 What’s Inside: Embarking on Anti-Boredom Month to ignite personal development and joy. Experimenting with diverse activities that combat boredom and enrich recovery. Sharing insights and transformations experienced during National Anti-Boredom Month. Boredom can be a significant obstacle, particularly for those of us in recovery, where it might serve as a gateway back to old, destructive habits. Recognizing this, I embraced National Anti-Boredom Month this July as an opportunity to push the boundari ..read more

Addiction Spotlight Top 9 Ideas for a Sober 4th of July Blast July 2, 2024 What’s Inside: Celebrate a sober 4th of July with fun, alcohol-free activities. Explore ways to enjoy the holiday with family, friends, and the community. Maintain your recovery journey with these engaging, supportive ideas for a happy sober 4th of July. Celebrating Independence Day without alcohol can be both a joyful and meaningful experience. For those in recovery or opting for a sober lifestyle, the Fourth of July offers a great opportunity to enjoy festivities that promote sobriety, camaraderie, and t ..read more

Recovery Tips 15 Attachment Regulation Competency Activities to Prevent Addiction June 27, 2024 What’s Inside: Overview of attachment regulation competency and its relevance in preventing addiction. Detailed list of attachment regulation competency activities designed for adults. Explanation of how these activities fit into an overall attachment regulation competency framework. Importance of adopting these practices specifically for attachment regulation and competency for adults. Understanding and enhancing attachment regulation competency is pivotal in preventing addictive beha ..read more

Addiction Spotlight Common Street Names for Drugs You Need to Know June 25, 2024 What’s Inside: Overview of street names for drugs, crucial for understanding drug-related conversations. Insight into street slang for selling drugs and the street name for a drug dealer. Comprehensive list of nicknames for various drug categories including benzos, hallucinogens, opioids, stimulants, and more. Understanding the street names for drugs can be crucial for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to recognize when a conversation or behavior involves substance use. This knowledge ..read more

Addiction Spotlight Do Drugs Stunt Growth? June 20, 2024 What’s Inside: Investigating how drugs might affect physical development. Listing specific substances Addressing how drug use influences body height and developmental stages Exploring the role of stimulants and their effects on growth Examining whether substance use impacts muscle development The concern about how drugs impact physical development is significant, especially when considering the use of substances during crucial growth periods such as childhood and adolescence. Here we answer some of the most pressing questio ..read more

Personal Stories How I Overcame Trauma with Brainspotting June 18, 2024 What’s Inside: Personal journey through trauma recovery using brainspotting. Exploration of the therapy. Effectiveness of brainspotting. Addressing common questions. Discovering brainspotting was a pivotal moment in my journey toward healing from deep-seated trauma. This powerful form of therapy, although less known than traditional methods like cognitive behavioral therapy or EMDR, has profoundly impacted my life, offering not just relief but a path to genuine recovery. What is Brainspotting Therapy? Brainsp ..read more

Addiction Spotlight How My Eating Disorder and Addiction Fed Off Each Other June 13, 2024 What’s Inside: Personal insights into the intertwined nature of an eating disorder and addiction. Exploring the co-occurrence of eating disorder and substance abuse. Understanding the challenges and approaches in eating disorder and substance abuse treatment. The journey toward eating disorder and addiction recovery. My journey through the tangled web of an eating disorder and addiction has been long and fraught with challenges. These two destructive forces fed off each other in ways I never ..read more

Addiction Spotlight Internal and External Triggers: 13 Examples of Each June 11, 2024 What’s Inside: Understanding internal and external triggers in the context of addiction recovery. Insights on how internal and external triggers substance abuse can impact recovery. Strategies for managing both types of triggers. Recognizing and managing triggers is crucial for anyone navigating the recovery process from addiction. Internal and external triggers can dramatically impact one’s journey toward sobriety. Here we delve into detailed examples of each, providing a comprehensive look at ..read more

Recovery Tips Why You Need to Add Aquatic Therapy into Your Recovery June 6, 2024 What’s Inside: Overview of aquatic therapy and its relevance in recovery programs. Benefits and specific uses. Explanation of aquatic therapy exercises and how they aid in rehabilitation. Insights into what is aquatic therapy and who can benefit from aquatic therapy. Recovery from substance abuse and addiction is a multifaceted journey that benefits from a variety of therapeutic approaches. One effective but often overlooked tool is aquatic therapy. This therapy utilizes the unique properties of wat ..read more