Category: Sober living

The most common triggers for many recovering alcoholics and addicts are hunger, anger, loneliness, and feeling tired. By doing a regular inventory of HALT, one can help prevent the risk of relapse. Substance use may be part of your story, but it doesn’t have to be the rest of it. Sustainable recovery is possible and…

She earned a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Alliant International University (CSPP). Her current research focuses on family issues, teen behavioral issues, teen goodbye letter to addiction substance abuse, mental health, and relationships. Today, I choose to take a different path. It is truly a miracle I am thankful for, each and every day.…

The environmental causes of drug addiction include unstable home environments, peer pressure in schools or neighborhoods, and traumatic life experiences. These risk factors, along with easy access to substances and poor social support systems trigger addictive behaviors. With treatment, many people manage addiction and live full, healthy lives. If a family member was addicted, will…