Mindfulness is a concept born in the Buddhist tradition but useful to anyone, regardless of belief or adherence to a particular tradition. However, in recent years it has been more vigorously studied and researched to the point that it can actually be considered a psychological concept which can be particularly useful for recovering addicts and...
As the new year begins, we’ve been thinking of inspirational recovery quotes that will carry us all the way through January. Whether you’ve decided to start the new year off with some resolutions or if you are just taking it one day at a time, we have put together a few of our favorites to...
How many times have you thought about starting a diet or quitting nicotine or caffeine without doing anything about it? Or lapsed back into bad habits after hitting a speed bump on the road to lifelong addiction recovery? Understanding the stages of change can help you in achieving your goals, particularly when overcoming your destructive...
The only thing people in recovery love more than celebrities are sober celebrities. Even though we don’t personally know them, Hollywood stars are a constant source of inspiration day in and day out. The following celebrities have had their battles with substance abuse and addiction, but their journey to recovery riddled with lessons, hurdles, and teachable...
Helaina Hovitz was one of several child survivors who got caught in the horrors of September 11th, 2001, as a 12-year-old girl living and going to school blocks from the World Trade Center. As she writes in her book After 9/11, One Girl’s Journey Through Darkness to a New Beginning, it was a long road...
Adderall is a prescription drug that is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD) in both adults and children. This stimulant medication boosts dopamine levels in the brain to enhance alertness, and it heightens the ability to focus. While Adderall is an effective drug for people with ADHD, it is frequently abused by people who...
If you have suffered from drug addiction, you are totally not alone. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an estimated 24.6 million Americans were current drug users in 2013 and the numbers only continue to rise each year that passes. Despite it being so common, addiction is still a concept that is not...
It’s easy to look at someone else’s life and think that they have it all, especially when said people are the celebrities that our culture looks up to. Whether it’s good looks, wealth, tons of friends, or even just fame itself, celebrities are the last people you’d think would struggle with mental illness or substance abuse. The...
In the past, treatment for substance addiction was kept separate from the treatment of mental health disorders. Care was provided at different treatment facilities, and very distinct approaches were used for each condition. As a result, many individuals who suffered from both an addiction and a psychiatric condition never received the appropriate treatment for both...
No one guessed that soccer star Abby Wambach had a drug and alcohol problem. The two-time Olympic gold medalist had an acclaimed international career spanning over a decade. She won many awards and became a world record holder (for most international goals, a massive 184 in total). A Time 100 list from 2015 listed Abby...
