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…
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…
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…
It feels like there’s a shadow following you around. No matter what you do, there’s an uneasy feeling you can’t seem to shake. The panic and fear start to build. And before you know it, you’re in quicksand. The more you struggle to dig yourself out, the deeper you sink into the anxiety. Whether you…
You never planned to try cocaine, let alone become addicted to it. Maybe you were at a party or at a bar downtown and a friend suggested a way to keep the night going. So you took a hit, giving you a sudden, addictive rush of confidence and melting away all your insecurities. From that…
Do you remember playing with your toys as a kid? There seemed to be a limitless supply of adventure to go around. But as you got older, it became harder to break into that imagination. Slowly, that experience began to fade, until you no longer felt that special connection with your toys. This is what…
You worked hard to reach recovery. But being sober does not mean that your journey is over. You’re proud that you were able to heal from your addiction to drugs or alcohol. But every once in a while, there’s a thought that gives you pause: “What if I relapse?” Whether it’s extra stress or getting…
It’s no secret that alcohol and substance use disorders have many causes. But as we’ve learned more over time with addiction, past or ongoing trauma can be a common driver. A traumatic experience can feel like an overwhelming wave. You struggle to get your footing, and right when you think you’re okay, the pressure crashes…