Refuge Recovery: Meetings and Philosophy
30Jan
15Jan
21 Powerful Songs About Sobriety
Music About Sobriety and Reaching for Recovery
Those struggling with substance use disorders and battling to overcome addiction often find songs about addiction a source of recovery inspiration. Songs about sobriety help them gain insights into their substance abuse and makes them feel they're not alone. Besides that, many let the...
31Dec
Effective Emotional Self-Management in Substance Use Disorders
Understanding Emotional Regulation and Addictive Behaviors
If you or a loved one has drug and alcohol dependence, then you have probably had a first-row seat to a fast-paced show, complete with a vast range of intense emotions. You realize from these experiences and interactions that emotional self-management in substance use disorders...
25Oct
Does Kava Kava Show Up on a Drug Test?
What is Kava Kava and Why is It Gaining Popularity?
What is Kava and what does it contain? Can drinking Kava tea or consuming Kava prescription medications interfere with your daily routine? Most importantly for the sake of our resource, does kava kava show up on a drug test? We’ll answer those questions...
24Jul
How Long Does Alcohol Poisoning Last?
The Timeline for Alcohol Poisoning and the Recovery Process
One of the most dangerous side effects of alcohol consumption is the possibility of alcohol overdose - but you'll rarely hear it discussed in this context. Alcohol overdose, otherwise known as alcohol poisoning, can impact people even when it's their first time-consuming...
28Jun
Writing a Letter to My Alcoholic Daughter
My Own Story and Guidance for Others in the Same Situation
My own personal experience with alcoholism led me to dread the effect it might have on my children. And although my two sons dodged the 'drinking bullet,' alcohol nearly destroyed our daughter's life. Although I knew it on an intellectual level...
31May
Writing a Goodbye Letter to Addiction: An Example
My Farewell to Addiction Letter and Guidance on Writing Your Own
We all have our own ways of letting addiction go. Addiction wreaks havoc on your personal and professional life and eventually feels like it becomes a part of you. It maybe sounds strange, but one of the most difficult...
26May
The Benefits of Quitting Weed: A Personal Perspective
Reflecting on a Life Better Lived Without Mary Jane
Is your critical thinking process moving at a snail's pace? Have you recently felt your motivation dwindling with a noticeable increase in fatigue? If so, you could be experiencing the haze that comes with habitually smoking marijuana. Regardless of how innocent it seems,...
06Mar
Adult Children of Addicts: Breaking the Cycle
Understanding the Effects of Parental Substance Use Disorders
Imagine yourself piloting a boat with a compass that always points towards a storm. That doesn't make much sense. But it is often the reality for adult children of addicts. The path laid out by their upbringing brings them many challenges along with...
25Jan
How Much Does IOP Cost With Insurance?
