One condition a person never wants to suffer from is gastritis. Gastritis is when the stomach becomes inflamed and irritated. On top of causing the stomach to be inflamed and irritated, gastritis also makes the stomach more susceptible to developing new sores and ulcers.
Accountability matters because it is a part of overcoming obstacles. However, regarding substance use disorders (SUDs), accountability is integral for a person in order to remain on their path of sobriety. The way substances alter a person’s brain makes it hard to resist the temptation of using drugs or drinking. Due to this, and the … Read more
Social media is notorious for perpetuating myths about “Cali sober” and encouraging individuals to partake in various challenges involving drugs and alcohol. But, for those suffering from alcohol addiction, what impact does this have on them? Even consuming alcohol-related content on social media can be difficult for those in recovery. Does social media have the … Read more
When you complete detox and achieve early sobriety, you will have a lot of time. How do you spend each day without getting bored or stressed? Keeping a recovery journal might be the best way to help you maintain progress in early sobriety. Journaling can benefit your emotional and mental health in multiple ways. Can … Read more
Have you heard of the link between alcoholism and sugar addiction? Researchers think there may be some overlap in family genetics that show a preference for sweets and addictive substances such as alcohol. They suggest that the reason for this connection may be biological — substance addiction and sugar addiction share common neural pathways. This … Read more
Completing a residential rehabilitation program is an achievement worth celebrating. You decided to make a change within your life and are one step closer to lasting change. Taking a moment to recognize that following through is a great accomplishment. Unfortunately, assuming that residential treatment fixed all your problems just doesn’t work. It is important to … Read more
Boredom is a part of daily life, which can be detrimental for someone in early sobriety. Many people who have recently achieved abstinence find themselves with lots of free time. Getting caught up in a negative thought process can be easy when you don’t have anything to do. First of all, it is important to … Read more
People worldwide in every country and culture are struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). There is an endless list of reasons for people to develop SUD, including biology, environment, and exposure. However, regardless of why a person develops SUD, at some point, each person must decide for their health and outlook on life that they … Read more
Have you ever envisioned living a sober and balanced life? What makes it appealing? Is this vision powerful enough to motivate you? Many recovering individuals lose hope because they do not have this kind of vision as a guide, a north star. Lifestyle imbalance may have been one factor for their substance use in the … Read more
A sober and balanced lifestyle has a continuous and rewarding effect on everything else in your life. So how do recovering individuals get to this destination? Two key principles that define this transition from addiction to recovery are honesty and transparency. If you learn and abide by these rules, you will see improvements not just … Read more
