Addiction

Xanax and Alcohol Interaction

Xanax interacts with other drugs and substances in different ways. For example, did you know that if you are taking Xanax, you should avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice? This is because grapefruit contains a chemical that can affect how your liver metabolizes Xanax. You should also avoid alcohol if you

12 Step Program

Step 7 AA

Seeking addiction treatment isn’t always easy, and people often forget that sobriety is a lifelong journey. It’s a constant commitment, which you’ll come to realize during your stay at a treatment center. As well as coming face-to-face with your past, you’ll have to let go of your substance abuse entirely.

Alcohol Addiction

AA Meeting Topics

Alcohol addiction is a physical disease, mental illness, and emotional struggle, and seeking help is often the most challenging part of recovery. Sometimes the fear of failure or the unknown can make people reject the idea of sobriety completely. The good news is that there are many options for recovery

Treatment & Rehab

Can Alcoholics Ever Drink Again?

Wanting to remain sober while wishing you could drink alcohol can seem paradoxical and confusing to yourself and those surrounding you. But many people who stop drinking regularly ask the same question: “Will I ever be able to drink again?” It can be difficult to maintain sobriety when surrounded by

Addiction

How To Quit Smoking Weed

Marijuana has been decriminalized in most States, with many people seeing it as a harmless substance. Although smoking weed can be an acceptable way of treating pain, relieving stress, and unwinding, it is not entirely without risk, especially when used from a young age. While marijuana may be less habit-forming

Treatment & Rehab

What Are the Benefits of Inpatient Rehab?

What Are the Benefits of Inpatient Rehab? The first step to recovery starts with owning up to your addiction. It’s not the easiest thing to do, but acknowledging it will help you realize that you’re the only one who can change anything. Before diving in, it’s best to arm yourself

Family Support

A Guide to Sober Partying

Many people associate partying with drinking alcohol or taking drugs. It’s a time where many lose their inhibitions, dance without worrying about how they look, and talk to new people. If you are beginning a new life of sobriety, you may feel that you have to give up this part

How Do Attachment Styles Affect Our Current Relationships?
Sober Living

How Do Attachment Styles Affect Our Current Relationships?

How bonds are learned and formed in early childhood can heavily impact and inform how adults approach relationships later in life. This is known as attachment theory. What Is Attachment Theory? Attachment theory is the notion that suggests how people approach and function within relationships as adults is developed during

How to Rebuild Trust in Relationships After Rehab
Sober Living

How to Rebuild Trust in Relationships After Rehab

After leaving rehab, you will have to begin the process of readjusting to life while sober. Before attending rehab, you may have fractured many close relationships due to your active addiction, and this realization may leave you feeling deflated, lost, and alone. You may also have felt distrustful of others

Why Do Opioids Cause Withdrawals?
Addiction

Why Do Opioids Cause Withdrawals?

To understand why opioids cause withdrawals, it is essential to uncover how they are addictive. By increasing your awareness of opioid abuse, you will have the ability to recognize the signs of dependency and addiction. This can assist you in seeking treatment and support. Why Do Opioids Cause Addiction? Opioids

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