How to Cope While Staying Sober
Giving up an addiction to a new life can have benefits that extend far beyond anything you might imagine. However, it also comes with deep grief and sadness over the loss of the life you once had. Even if you suffered while addicted, you may long for some parts of those days that, in retrospect, […]
Know These 5 Relapse Triggers and How to Cope
People who struggle with addiction often wrestle with certain ‘triggers’ which make it more likely they will engage in using substances. These triggers may be understood as points of vulnerability in the war against relapse. Triggers are anything that make a person want to use again, including emotions, feelings, thoughts, places, and even people. Recognizing […]