There are several reasons why you may over drink. It’s not unusual if you have no idea why you drink and why you can’t stop drinking after having a few drinks. There are several persons who don’t know why they drink in the first place and sum it up to: ‘it’s just a habit’ or …
What is addiction? Addiction is the consistent dependence on substances or things. It’s the inability to break the pattern of using, accessing or being around those substances or things. It is the strong, consistent desire to do or have something to the point that you are unable to resist it. For some people, it doesn’t …
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Getting sober from meth is easier said than done. Why? Because Meth is a highly addictive stimulant that results in a surge of dopamine that causes an intense feeling of pleasure. Once the drug wears off, it leaves you with negative side effects that will make you want to take meth again so you can recapture the initial …
It is critical to have strategies at hand to manage cravings for food, gambling, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, sex, etc. The techniques that we Highly Recommend that you use are to Delay, Distract and to Decide. 1. Delay If you have a craving, give yourself some time before you indulge. Set an alarm for 5 – 30 minutes. The …
Are you worried that your drinking is problematic? If so then you are not alone. To get help and take action, speak to an experience Recovery Coach who will help support your treatment goals and consider enrolling in an Online Recovery Program specifically for Alcohol Recovery. Additionally, see the tips below for reducing your drinking: …
Drinking to unwine, or to socialize or to celebrate is very normal. But sometimes, you can be drinking too much and don’t realize it or you could be in denial about it. What type of drinker am I? Generally speaking are 3 types of Drinkers*: 1. Moderate Drinkers: This is typically 2 drinks per day for …
Keep track of your drinks. This can be a fantastic tool for analyzing how much you’re drinking and for bringing patterns to light. The mere act of keeping track of what you drink may help you drink less naturally. It’s also vital to know if you’re estimating your alcohol consumption correctly. “A person may …
Here are our top alternatives to alcohol 1.Soda with fresh lime. Proof that simplicity is still the best. 2. Berries in iced water. This refreshing summer drink will keep you energized and refreshed. 3. Kombucha. The new kid on the block and unquestionably the ‘it’ drink right now. Again, make sure the sugar content …
Recovery is not a ‘one size fits all’ process and relapse doesn’t mean failure or that you are an addict or will always be an addict. You might feel a lot of guilt and shame when you relapse or you might even feel like a failure, but don’t beat yourself up, because relapse or ‘slip-ups’ …
Are you looking for tips for avoiding stress buildup in your life? If yes, you are at the right place. Stress is one of the most common issues that people are facing nowadays. It can increase with time if you don’t take any strict action against it. Stress affects one life in several ways building …