Is Rehab After Prison A Wise Choice?
30May
20May
What Is PTS? Understanding Its Impact and Key Differences with PTSD
Introduction to Post-Traumatic Stress
Any traumatic event can be jarring, with the potential to affect and change your life. We all respond to traumatic events differently. Some people go on to develop trauma disorders with lasting symptoms after a traumatic event. Others do not. This is not a personal fault; trauma disorders,...
15May
What Happens if You Fail a DOT Physical Drug Test?
Getting Cleared to Return Following a Failed DOT Drug Test
People operating commercial motor vehicles must follow strict guidelines under the United States and the New Mexico Department of Transportation. One of the most important provisions is to drive safely and sober, passing a drug or alcohol test at all times....
10May
Can I Lose Custody for Depression and Anxiety?
Mental Illness Effects on Custody Cases and How to Get Help
Child custody cases are always contentious and can become even harder to resolve when a parent has a mental health issue. Experiencing depression or anxiety doesn't automatically mean a parent will lose custody. Still, the New Mexico family courts may...
07Mar
Can Alcohol Abuse Cause Diabetes (And How to Reverse It)
Understanding the Relationship Between Alcohol Abuse and Diabetes
The news on alcohol abuse is never good. In every way, alcohol is hard on the body. Here's yet another thing to be worried about with regard to drinking - can alcohol abuse cause diabetes? That's the topic that we'll zoom in on below....
28Feb
Creating a Relapse Autopsy
Guidance on Running a Relapse Autopsy Following a Slip or Lapse
Slips and lapses in your sobriety are not uncommon. In fact, research shows that 85 percent of people relapse within the first year of their recovery. If this happens to you, take action to prevent a full-blown...
14Feb
Writing a Letter of Sobriety for Court
Guidance on Crafting Sobriety Statements for Legal Proceedings
When you're seeking a reduction in sentencing or a more positive outcome in court, you may have to prepare a statement for the judge to review. A major part of your presentation is a letter of sobriety for court, but it goes beyond...
07Feb
What is Galaxy Gas Used For?
The Rising Trend of Huffing Nitrous Oxide and How to Get Help
What is Galaxy Gas used for, and how can you protect your loved ones from the consequences of trying to get high? Nitrous oxide is growing in popularity and is more accessible to people than other types of drugs,...
30Jan
Refuge Recovery: Meetings and Philosophy
Looking into a Growing Source of Secular Support for Recovery
One of the biggest things I struggled with during early addiction recovery was the big focus on God during Alcoholics Anonymous. I can respect that belief in a higher power offers some people strength. For me, coming from the lowest point...
15Jan
21 Powerful Songs About Sobriety
