The festive season is usually rife with house parties, gatherings, and events, most of which include alcohol. For those in recovery, enjoying a sober Christmas might feel like a challenge. But fun and alcohol do not always go together, and with some careful planning, you can maintain your sobriety and have a good time, too.…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, marking the beginning of the holiday season. For most, Thanksgiving is a time to relax and celebrate with friends, family, and lots of food. As with most other holidays, alcohol usually plays a significant role in Thanksgiving celebrations. Navigating Thanksgiving without an alcoholic beverage in hand might feel like…
The decision to quit drinking is life-changing, especially when someone suffers from alcohol abuse or addiction. As with all addictive substances, the downside of quitting drinking is that you will likely experience withdrawal symptoms. Depending on your history of alcohol consumption, withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe. In the most severe cases of…
Rebuilding relationships after your struggles with addiction can be a difficult process. Often your addictive behaviors affect your loved ones. Because of this, your relationships may suffer greatly. Some may not be reparable. But Insight Recovery Centers offers a family therapy program that can help you gain the tools you need to assess your behaviors…
Addiction is a complicated disease that can affect individuals differently. Some individuals may be able to function well while substance abuse grows into an addictive cycle. Others may lose their job from the repercussions of one rowdy office party. However, you can be sure that if addiction is affecting your work productivity, then the repercussions…
Many state governments are choosing to legalize the use of marijuana. There are good reasons for this. But legalization won’t fix the problem of marijuana abuse. Yes, marijuana, like so many other drugs, can result in substance abuse. Marijuana abuse in teens is a challenging issue, as this drug is among the most popular for…
If you have a loved one who drinks regularly, they may not believe they need help with their drinking behavior. However, there are some signs that drinking may be turning into a coping mechanism or dependence. Alcohol dependence can have far-reaching physical, emotional, and social effects. Alcoholism is an illness that can be difficult to…
Harm reduction is a powerful tool for promoting change for those who are living with harm every day. But, it is a concept that has faced a great deal of stigma because many people connect it with needle exchange programs. However, harm reduction offers individuals suffering from many types of conditions a series of complex…
Life can offer us many everyday challenges. This means that it may not always be possible to commit to full-time treatment. When you are struggling with addiction or an underlying mental health condition, it makes it more difficult to meet basic needs like taking care of yourself or others or working. Depending on your condition’s…
Every year, a small percentage of the millions of people that struggle with substance abuse start their new path toward sober living. Sober living can seem like a daunting, insurmountable task as we’re often inundated by media representations of the process that offer the myth that once you have been through rehab, you will have…