It was never your intention to become addicted to meth. Maybe your meth use started as a way for you to cope with the stress and anxiety of your daily life. But before you knew what was happening, you felt overwhelmed by cravings for the drug. While you’re thinking about getting help for meth addiction,…
Ever since social distancing became the norm, many of us have much more time on our hands at home. From catching up on Netflix shows to picking up new hobbies, we’re all finding ways to cope with the stress that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has wrought upon our daily lives. But what if your loved…
Drug and alcohol addiction continues to be a major problem in the United States. And while other global events take over the headlines, substance abuse is still casting a shadow over our communities. If you’re struggling with substance abuse, you know how difficult it can be to overcome. What if there was a way to…
It’s allergy season, which means you’re probably grabbing for the Benadryl more often than you typically do. You may have even done this before grabbing a beer or glass of wine to close out the evening. Since you can get Benadryl over the counter, it doesn’t cross your mind that it might be dangerous to…
Going to a friend’s house for game night, joining a Zoom call for work and even making small talk with a stranger can all be joyful experiences. Many people enjoy social moments like this every week and don’t think anything of it. But for someone suffering from social anxiety, these activities bring about fear, stress…
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down businesses, postponed entertainment like concerts and movies, and is suggesting we stay at least 6 feet apart. As stressful and inconvenient life has been since COVID-19 hit, your loved one could see this as an opportunity to get sober. With all the extra time and privacy your loved one…
Coral reefs are beautiful parts of this earth that share a close symbiotic relationship with the fish who live in the reef. The corals give fish protection from predators. And the fish help the corals survive by eating other plants that can hog the sunlight they need to survive. Symbiotic relationships like this exist all…
Anyone who has allergies knows the dreaded feeling of waking up to a runny nose and a sore throat. From that moment, you know your day is going to get a lot more frustrating. If you’re someone who sneezes, coughs and sniffles through allergy season, you want to do everything you can to manage your…
From helping people lose weight to managing daily stressors, there doesn’t seem to be an end to the benefits exercise can provide. But can it be useful for someone like your spouse, sibling, parent or child who is struggling with addiction? Your loved one probably didn’t mean to fall into a toxic cycle of addiction.…
Now that you’ve reached recovery, you can take back what addiction stole from you. One of the most important aspects of recovery is keeping your immune health up. However, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has made it harder to protect your immune system and you might be afraid that your past substance abuse puts you at greater…