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Identifying Addiction Triggers
Recovering from drug and alcohol addiction is a process that takes time, effort, and commitment. Once a person has decided that they want to make a real change and quit using and abusing substances, certain actions have to be taken. Inpatient rehabs often play a...

Setting Boundaries for Loved Ones
A Personal Story Boundaries were nothing I knew about in addiction. I would push boundaries of others to get what I wanted and did not set my own boundaries, either. The countless times I woke up not knowing where I was or how I got there demonstrates that clearly. I...

Why are Drugs so Addicting?
The question, “Why are drugs so addicting?”, doesn’t have a simple answer. The way the brain reacts when a drug is taken into the body is key. Additionally, some drugs are more addictive physiologically, meaning our bodies become dependent, while others...

Do I Need a Sponsor?
A Personal Account: 12-step recovery programs strongly encourage having a sponsor. So, what is a sponsor and do I need a sponsor? A sponsor is someone what has worked the 12-steps of a recovery program and is there to help someone else do the same thing. It is very...

What is a Recovery Community?
To fully grasp the importance of what is a recovery community, let’s look at the definitions of the words “recovery” and “community” and see how they fit together as a foundation for success. Recovery – the act or process of recovering. the regaining of...

Am I An Enabler?
Those struggling with addiction or alcoholism are not alone in their disease. Most have family or friends who might be asking themselves “am I an enabler?” There is a fine line between providing help and preventing your loved one from hitting their bottom....