When getting sober, it’s not just about quitting alcohol and drugs. It’s often said that the alcohol and drugs are only a symptom of the overall problem, and this is extremely true. Treatment and long-term sobriety are dependent on getting rid of old...
Alcohol and drugs are mind-altering substances, and they become addictive because they give you spurts of dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that gives you pleasure, and substances give you an excessive dose of it. Dopamine makes you feel good...
One of the scariest parts about getting sober is knowing that you’re going to have to do a lot of introspection through 12-step work. While this is the key to long-term sobriety, many people are afraid to work the steps. More specifically, they’re...
If you’ve been caught in the clutches of addiction, there’s a good chance you’ve felt hopeless. This is extremely common for those who battle the disease of addiction. It can be even worse when you’re someone who struggles with chronic relapse. After...
Each year, thousands of people in the state of New Jersey struggle with addiction. Most of the people trying to get clean are people who aren’t using in isolation. Addicts hang out with other addicts. This is why it’s common for many addicts to have...
When you get sober, you have to face a lot of difficult truths. One of those truths that may be that some of your friends may not be the friends that you thought they were. While you may have many friends who are great members of your support group...
Getting sober is an amazing accomplishment, and it opens up a whole new world of opportunities. While you were in active addiction, all of your goals and dreams may have been put on hold, and some of your relationships may have been damaged in the...
There’s a common saying in the rooms of 12-step meetings, which reads, “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.” Regardless of your beliefs in religion or spirituality, this is a saying to contemplate because so many people can relate to that...
There’s a common misconception that once you get sober, everything is going to be great. It’s easy to believe that once you give up the drugs and alcohol, all of your problems will be solved. Not only are there different aspects of your life such as...
As you go through treatment and throughout your recovery, you hear a lot about triggers. There are a variety of triggers that each person can have, and it’s different for everyone. One of the biggest pieces of advice that’s given to newcomers is to...
