“In sickness and in health.” Those words are a familiar part of a marriage vow, when a couple commits to staying together no matter what. However, one of the hardest… Read More
How Can Marriage Survive Sobriety
Can Sobriety Cause Depression During the Holidays
For many people, it’s common for the bright lights of the festive holiday season to be tinged with the shadow of sadness. Feelings of loneliness, anxiety, or melancholy can be… Read More
What Does Sobriety Mean to Me and What It Has Taught Me
Sobriety is a lifelong journey. So when you reflect on the question, “What does sobriety mean to me?” you will probably have different answers depending on where you at in… Read More
Finding the Fun in Sobriety
Sobriety brings many changes to your life, including your idea of what constitutes a fun night out. If your weekends used to be spent partying hard with friends and hitting… Read More
How to Beat the Holiday Blues
According to the classic song “White Christmas,” your days should be merry and bright at this time of year. But if you are feeling anxious or depressed instead, you are… Read More
How to Enjoy Music Festivals Sober
If you’re new to a sober lifestyle, you may feel like you need to avoid music festivals. If the scene is a trigger for you, you might. However, there are… Read More
Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline: What To Expect
Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a prescribed medication in a category of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Doctors usually prescribe Xanax to treat patients suffering from panic disorders and… Read More
The Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse
According to TIME Magazine, the “vast majority” of those who struggle with addiction have also suffered significant traumatic events in their past. Moreover, many who are battling addiction are simultaneously… Read More
What is Integrated Treatment and Why is it Effective
Decades ago, addiction recovery professionals took a much simpler view of recovery than we do today. Recovery for addiction was itself a fairly new idea, as was understanding mental… Read More
What is a Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by long-standing, ongoing patterns in both moods and relationships. People with BPD experience widely variant self-image and moods, which influences… Read More
