Community support plays a pivotal role in the journey towards recovery from alcohol addiction. Engaging with a supportive community offers a sense of belonging and accountability, which is pivotal in overcoming the challenges of addiction. For example, finding Santa Clara AA meetings is one way to engage in community-focused recovery initiatives. Recovery from addiction isn’t […]
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Regardless of the substance, addiction is a horrible disease that affects millions of people every year. It can strike anyone from any background and often does not become apparent until it’s too late. The signs of addiction in a loved one are often subtle. Even if you think you know your loved one well, it
This world isn’t exactly very forgiving. It’s not like a fantasy movie or a fairy tale, unfortunately. Sure, there are a lot of things that go really, really well, but life is full of ups and downs – not everything is positive and full of smiles. As you’ve been around for long enough now,
Everyone goes through times when they just don’t feel as good as they could. It doesn’t matter whether you are struggling with low mood or whether you are experiencing stress and anxiety because it is hard to feel good when you are not feeling 100%. If you feel this way, it is a good idea
The city I live in is considered ground zero for the opioid epidemic. In a city that has less than 50,000 people, 1 in 4 adults is addicted to an opiate and 1 in every 10 babies born in 2016 were born addicted.
Just woke up a few minutes ago. Trying to get myself together to get my day going. Fleeting memories of Amber’s hands pass through my peripheral vision. They look rough from years of dishes. She says they are scarred now because she shoots up in her hands. Those tiny little perfect hands that look like
An addiction is a compulsive need to do something – usually as a result of bringing joy or relieving stress. Not all addictions are unhealthy. You can be addicted to something like music, exercise, or reading without it being a problem. However, even these addictions can become unhealthy when taken to the extreme. Knowing when
To quit smoking is not enough to overcome physical addiction, you have to fight a habit. For many people, smoking is closely associated with having a drink or coffee or meeting with friends. Therefore, quitting this addiction is very difficult and can generate stress and anxiety among those who try to escape. However, these effects
