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Addiction, Marriage, and Divorce

by Emily Neuharth | Jul 19, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery

Addiction is a disease that can take over everything: from all aspects of health to your general identity and even beyond yourself by affecting those you love as well. That being said, addiction can often be either the impetus or the final straw for divorce. The...

Are You a Dry Drunk?

by Emily Neuharth | Jul 9, 2019 | Alcoholism, Recovery

You have finally cut alcohol out of your life. For the first time in as long as you can remember, you are truly sober. But you might not feel any better yet. Where is the Promise Land that motivated you through those unbearable days of detox? Why are these emotional...

10 Reasons to Quit Smoking

by Emily Neuharth | Jun 27, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery

Not Worth It Thanks to many recent movements to defeat the false stereotype that “smoking is cool,” people have become generally more aware that smoking cigarettes is very bad for you. From nicotine’s deadly-addictive quality to causing lung cancer and making it...

Addiction in Missouri: What You Need to Know

by Emily Neuharth | Jun 21, 2019 | Addiction, Alcoholism

It is natural to sometimes feel that you are alone in the issues that you are struggling with, but substance abuse affects people all across the state of Missouri. Statistics reveal that addiction doesn't discriminate by age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status....

Addiction Hurts More Than Just You

by Emily Neuharth | Jun 11, 2019 | Addiction, Alcoholism

"As long as my addiction is not hurting anyone else, it’s okay.” This justification is not only incorrect in many ways, but it is dangerous for you and those around you. If you're suffering from a substance use disorder, professional treatment is necessary to move...

10 Reasons to Quit Drinking

by Emily Neuharth | May 29, 2019 | Addiction, Alcoholism

Some Things to Consider If cutting alcohol out of your life feels like a task you would really struggle with, that might be reason enough to do it. Addiction is a biological disease that ultimately takes control of a person’s autonomy and health. If you are still on...

Signs of Addiction

by Terry Hurley | May 16, 2019 | Addiction

Knowing the signs of addiction is the first step to determining whether or not your loved one has a problem with drugs or alcohol. Since addiction is a disease, early treatment increases the chance for a successful recovery. General Signs of Addiction Sometimes...

Addiction Recovery and Stress

by Emily Neuharth | May 7, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery

Addiction recovery calls for a great deal of emotional, mental, and physical energy. The last thing you need is stress sitting on your shoulder, zapping away whatever energy you have left. The Connection Between Addiction Recovery and Stress Stress can have extremely...

5 Tips for Journaling While in Recovery

by Emily Neuharth | Apr 28, 2019 | Recovery

Writing for Recovery There is a good deal of evidence out there that promotes the health benefits of writing—especially while in substance abuse recovery. But as is the case with too many other habits that we know can be good for us, it is much easier said than done....

Telling Your Boss About Your Addiction

by Emily Neuharth | Apr 20, 2019 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Recovery

Don’t let your job be what’s keeping you from entering into an inpatient treatment program. It’s natural to worry about how it would affect your employer and coworkers’ view of you or to be concerned that you’ll lose your job—but these fears (rational or not) show...