10 Things I Have Learned In 10 Years Of Sobriety

by Lynne // August 6, 2018 // 12 Comments

On Thursday 02 August 2018 it was my 10 years sobriety birthday and I honestly can’t believe I have made it so far. Here’s the truth – the thought of living without drugs or alcohol has always been too scary... Continue reading →

5 Mental Health Benefits of Cycling

by Lynne // July 29, 2018 // 3 Comments

It goes without saying that cycling is a rewarding, fun and invigorating activity for men and women of all ages. It’s one of the best forms of exercise if you intend to lose weight, gain strength among other benefits. But,... Continue reading →

How To Decide When To End A Relationship

by Lynne // July 23, 2018 // No Comments

A relationship takes a lot of hard work to maintain, even if you love one another. Every relationship is going to hit hard times at some point but if you’re serious about it, you should take steps to work through... Continue reading →

Substance Use Disorder: Is it a Mental Illness?

by Lynne // July 21, 2018 // No Comments

Addiction is a common disease that impacts millions of people across the United States, but the lens through which we see addiction can change significantly. Many of us are familiar with the stereotype of an underachiever suffering from alcoholism or... Continue reading →

Does Counseling Help with Addiction?

by Lynne // July 10, 2018 // No Comments

Addiction is not an easy thing to beat. Actually, it can be the most difficult thing you ever have to do. Addiction does not play by the rules like you have to do. Your addiction will lie to you and... Continue reading →

13 Safe Ways To Deal With Paranoia

by Lynne // July 2, 2018 // No Comments

Can a person be their own enemy? Even though we should feel safe in our own company, for a paranoid person, they may never feel at ease with themselves. We all experience insecurities a paranoid person experiences constant feeling that... Continue reading →

How Secondary Gain Fuels Alcoholism

by Lynne // June 20, 2018 // No Comments

While you may not know it by this name, secondary gain exists in alcoholism, whether we like it or not. Secondary gain plays a huge role in addiction, and, can be a significant contributor to denial and likelihood of relapse... Continue reading →

7 Ways Dogs ‘the Mood Boosters’ Can Help You Fight Depression

by Lynne // June 6, 2018 // No Comments

Dogs have a life-changing impact on you and your family. Dogs not only have an ‘immune-boosting’ impact on your newly-born babies but also they have an impressive ‘mood-boosting’ power to cheer you up in the toughest situation. Whether it’s your... Continue reading →

8 Tips For Staying Clean In Early Recovery

by Lynne // May 24, 2018 // 2 Comments

Many people think that getting clean is the hardest part and while that may be true in certain cases, especially when it comes to drugs such as heroin which can have an intensely hard detox process, however very often the... Continue reading →

Addiction and Treating The Underlying Causes Of Destructive Behaviour

by Lynne // March 19, 2018 // 3 Comments

It is a misconception that addiction is all about the drug. Many people believe that once an addict is clean from a drug the hard part is done and dusted and the process of staying off the drugs is easy. This could... Continue reading →