Can TikTok support recovery or increase relapse risks? Explore the benefits, dangers, and how to use social media wisely during addiction recovery.
This article will focus on ways to reshape early-recovery habits to fit the life you’re living now later on in recovery.
Even if you never sat through a psychology class, you probably still know who Freud is. He somehow made cigars, dreams, and your relationship with your parents a part of everyone’s subconscious. Thankfully, you don’t need to understand Freud—or agree with him—to understand recovery. What may help, though, are two prominent psychological theories that continue to shape how people think about change: the transtheoretical model of change (TTM), which describes the stages people move through when
Recovery can change the way you see people. You may start noticing comments, behaviors, or group dynamics that once felt normal but now leave you feeling drained, anxious, or uneasy. That can be disorienting, especially if those relationships have been part of your life for years. Still, time doesn’t warrant toxicity, and this article can help you recognize unhealthy or toxic friendship patterns that may make it harder to protect your recovery. What Healthy
Most women who enter treatment for substance use disorder fall within their childbearing years, and many are raising children of their own. And even though it’s valid that you’re struggling to forgive your mother, it’s also worth remembering that many moms carry enormous pressure long before substances enter the picture, and when life becomes overwhelming, it usually isn’t because the road’s been easy. If you’d like to better understand why recovery can feel especially complicated
You know those movie scenes where someone decides to get their life together, drinks one green smoothie, journals for seven minutes, and suddenly glows with inner peace? Yeah, early recovery doesn’t look like that. Crying in a grocery store parking lot, snapping at your microwave because it beeped too loudly, or realizing you no longer know what to do with your hands at social events may be more accurate. And honestly, that messy middle is
You might already know how dangerous smoking can be, but when you’re dealing with substance use disorder (SUD), cigarettes can feel like the least urgent issue. At the same time, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the country, linked to more than 480,000 fatalities each year, according to the CDC. Today, we’ll look into why smoking has historically taken a backseat in recovery—and why more people are starting to rethink that approach.
We live in interesting times. Almost all of us are connected online, the Pope is from Chicago, and nonalcoholic beverage sales are on the rise. But in all seriousness, you may be wondering if these trendy drinks are recovery-friendly. Sure, these drinks’ descriptors seem clear: zero-proof, non-alcoholic, no-proof, etc. But could they also feel a little too close for comfort if you’re in recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) here with us? Let’s see if
When you enter a medically-assisted detox program, you might feel like your brain and body are both throwing an epic, debilitating tantrum at the same time. If you’re a smoker or you consume nicotine in some form, those products might be the last thing that gets you through the day. Now imagine someone casually says, “Oh, and by the way, you should quit nicotine, too.” You might just see red. The good news? If nicotine is
You might look at Katy Perry, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dax Shepard, or Kristin Davis and think that they have it all. Fame and talent can create a pretty picture from the outside, but each of these celebrities reached a point where substance use disorder (SUD) deeply impacted their mental health, relationships, or work in negative ways. When you look more closely at their stories, three main motivations tend to emerge: the need for emotional stability,