Recovery and Service
Addiction is a very selfish and self-seeking disease. It creates the illusion that the world revolves around the person in active addiction, and blinds them to the fact that nothing could be further from the truth. I say this because I was that addict for nearly a decade, and this was undoubtedly my truth This […]
Staying Strong: Fitness and Recovery
We’ve been told in various ways as we grew up that exercise is healthy for us. From playing outside as a kid, to lifting weights at a local gym, exercise seems to take form in the lives of many Americans. From personal experience, we know that physical movement is helpful for the body. The mind-body […]
Your Guide to Manchester Rehab, Treatment Centers & Alcoholics Anonymous
Manchester, New Hampshire is the largest city in northern New England, serving as home for over 100,000 people. There is a ton to do in Manchester. From a nice relaxing boat ride on the river to baseball games, you’ll find it hard to be bored. That being said, there is also a drug culture in […]
Derry, New Hampshire Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers and Alcoholics Anonymous
Derry and the whole state of New Hampshire and the Northeast in general has the unfortunate distinction of having the highest per capita overdose deaths in the nation. Drug and alcohol abuse is too common in the state and in Derry. Heroin and other opioids are an epidemic in the state, and people are dying. […]
Your Guide to Concord Rehab, Treatment Centers & Alcoholics Anonymous
Not far from the booming city of Manchester is the small state capital of Concord, New Hampshire.The city is home to the University of New Hampshire’s prestigious school of law and a few other educational institutions. Concord is seated on the Merrimack River and a short drive from Lake Winnipesaukee, drawing in tons of people […]
Anger Management and Drug Abuse: Maintaining Healthy Emotional Habits
Canadian writer Laurence Peter has coined the phrase “speak when you are angry and you’ll make the best speech you’ll ever regret.” Being angry is the worst. We’ve all been through the agony of feeling pent up and it’s certainly not easy. Managing anger can be especially troublesome if your anger is violent and […]
Catering to Gender Differences in Rehab for Opiate Addiction
Rehab for opiate addiction is becoming more and more common, as an opioid epidemic sweeps across America. The opioid epidemic is incredibly dangerous. Not only are opioids addictive, but they are the direct cause of about 115 overdose deaths that happen on a daily basis. These illicit drugs easily enter the brain and wreak havoc […]
The Growing Relationship Between Kids and Alcohol
The drinking culture in our country has changed throughout the last decade. Drinking during parties to become drunk has become appealing to children at younger ages than before. People drink for many different reasons and not everyone who enjoys a drink here and there is an alcoholic. It is, however, a concerning idea to think […]
What Is CBT Therapy?
What Is CBT therapy? If you’ve ever sought addiction treatment, you’ve probably heard of CBT. CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It’s a unique form of behavioral therapy that aims to change an addict’s thought patterns. In return, this will ideally change the beliefs that a person holds, his or her attitude, and, ultimately, […]
