Togetherness as Therapy

In today’s society, especially during the pandemic, people are often feeling disconnected. With busy jobs and long hours, it can be hard to stay connected with family and friends. Social media, while helpful in some aspects, can add to the feeling of isolation and disconnection. Coupled with the effects of the pandemic, it can be… Continue reading The Growing Issue of Feeling Disconnected

In times of crisis, it can be hard to feel connected, supported, and empowered. People naturally turn to those around them for support and comfort, but there is something special about sharing difficult times together that can make it feel easier to cope. In fact, scientists have found that togetherness can act as a type… Continue reading The Role of Togetherness as Therapy During Times of Crisis

Relationships are incredibly powerful forces in life. They can bring us joy, comfort, and healing, as well as provide us with a network of support to help us through tough times. While many of these relationships are grounded in one-on-one connections, such as close friendships or intimate partnerships, there’s something special that happens when we… Continue reading Finding Strength in Numbers

After addiction recovery, it is not easy remaining sober. Moreso, starting afresh might be difficult because you have dropped a lifestyle that put you in a really tight hazardous situation. Someone who is just going back to the conventional world is likened to a baby who has just be born. It would be certainly difficult… Continue reading IMPORTANT HEALTH TIPS TO OBSERVE AFTER ADDICTION RECOVERY

Counseling is important in all aspects of our lives. A good number of times, it might be difficult for us to make certain decisions all by ourselves. So, we would need the advice and validation of people who know better than us. This move is to prevent us from making costly mistakes. Counseling comes in… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF COUNSELING IN ADDICTION RECOVERY

For people who are not aware, the community has a part to play in the addiction recovery of an individual. The reason for this being that, the individual was and still is an integral part of the community. So, the addiction does not make him or her any less. However, the usual occurrence is members… Continue reading THE INFLUENCE OF THE COMMUNITY IN ADDICTION RECOVERY

The addiction recovery phase is one that is laced with difficulties. If an individual is not careful, it has the capacity to make an individual remain in that addiction problem for as long as possible. Often times when the addiction of an individual is in motion, it could be as a result of the poor… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF A SUPPORT SYSTEM DURING ADDICTION RECOVERY

The last thing that addicts need is staying alone. It is very detrimental for an addict to remain in isolation when they are addicted. Isolation has a way of making a particular situation permanent. So, if you want things to improve, it is best to come out of isolation. To break free from isolation, you… Continue reading REASONS WHY ADDICTS SHOULD NOT STAY ALONE

You have probably heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This same philosophy can be applied to addiction recovery. When addiction recovery is thought of as a community effort, it tends to be much more successful. Every place that is home to a substantial population will offer an addiction services community… Continue reading Recovery as a Community Effort

Are you an addict who is ready to quit your addiction but cannot get past the hump of admitting that you are an addict? Or, do you have a loved one who is struggling with a serious addiction but you are not reaching out for help at the addicts request? The most important advice anyone… Continue reading Addiction Thrives in Isolation