Confronting a Friend About Alcoholism for the First Time

by Lynne // February 23, 2019 // 2 Comments

A common occurrence among alcoholics and friends of alcoholics is denial. We oftentimes deny that there is ever a problem with alcohol because it is such an uncomfortable subject to approach. Other times it can be difficult to tell whether... Continue reading →

8 Steps to a Calmer Mind in 2019

by Lynne // January 27, 2019 // No Comments

Addiction recovery can be a stressful time for anyone.  If you’re not in the right frame of mind, it can be difficult to find the strength or motivation.   The daily stresses of modern life can all chip away, reducing your... Continue reading →

Give Your Mental Health A Boost This Year With These Strategies

by Lynne // January 16, 2019 // No Comments

It’s a whole new year, which means that this month is the perfect time to take a look at your life, your health and your wellness and consider how you can change and improve each aspect of that. By taking... Continue reading →

How to Help Your Loved One from Addiction

by Lynne // January 12, 2019 // 4 Comments

Addiction is a complex disease. Millions of Americans suffer from addiction and in the past decades, addiction has continued to grow. As a result, addiction statistics has reached an alarming rate. If you are reading this post, you have definitely... Continue reading →

How to Manage Chronic Pain without Harming Yourself in the Process

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

Addiction can happen for a number of reasons. It may be because you are going through a hard time in your life right now or it could even be because you are constantly in pain and need to take something... Continue reading →

10 Myths About Drug Addiction That Aren’t True

by Lynne // December 14, 2018 // 1 Comment

People love to talk about drug addiction and the harmful effects it has on the lives of those who indulge in it. Most of what people say is common and can be traced to a word of mouth process that... Continue reading →

Understanding The Therapeutic And Restorative Benefits Of Healing Gardens

by Lynne // November 11, 2018 // No Comments

Gardens have been touted for their therapeutic benefits for centuries. Horticulture therapy grew exponentially after World War II as a result of the many veterans who were hospitalized after the war. In the recent past, the benefits of spending time... Continue reading →

Helping Your Children Cope With Your Recovery

by Lynne // November 6, 2018 // 1 Comment

Sobriety is a hard-won and hard-fought status of being. You have battled through the toughest fight you have ever had and now you’re trying to stay on the straight and narrow. Just because you have had a month or even... Continue reading →

Addiction’s Toll on the Body

by Lynne // October 24, 2018 // 6 Comments

Addiction can have many dire consequences to our mind and body and therefore we must overcome them. Many of us do not realize how overusing both drugs and alcohol can damage every part of the body in different ways. Addiction... Continue reading →

Drug Addiction, Health, and Life After

by Lynne // October 19, 2018 // No Comments

The word addiction comes from the Latin term “addictus” which means enslavement. The modern definition of drug addiction is the persistent and compulsive use of a harmful substance where the user is aware that the substances can harm his body.... Continue reading →