Recovery Blog
Pornography Use is Substance Abuse
We all have a “sex drive.” This is exactly as God intended it to be. You are going to have sexual thoughts, urges and desires. In fact, this is nothing more or less than “the power to co-create...
4 Questions to Ask About Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs
Making the decision to seek help for alcohol or drug addiction is a big step, but before you enroll in just any addiction recovery program, it’s important to do a little bit of homework to make sure...
The Effects of Heroin on the Body
Of all of the common street drugs that are seen in the world, today, heroin is certainly the most dangerous. In terms of the addictive properties, euphoric high, and destructive effects on the body,...
How Family Programs Can Help with Addiction Recovery
Sometimes it is easy to think that your addiction is something you suffer on your own, but the truth is that your family is suffering right along with you. When you decide to get help with your...
The Dangers of Binge Drinking
Young people have a tendency to find themselves involved in a dangerous activity or pastime. In a way, it’s part of what it means to be young. However, there is certainly a point when youthful...
God and Action in Recovery
God and Action: Part 1 I recently watched a clip that talked about our dependence on God to keep us sober. The speaker had mentioned that he frequently hears in meetings people say, “I am going to...
Letting Your Light Shine in 2016
With a new year upon us, it's a great time to look forward to 2016 and strengthen our resolve to not only improve our lives in recovery but also the world around us. A big part of recovery is...
Common Barriers to Successful Addiction Recovery
Recovering from addiction is a process that takes time, and even the most successful recovery stories are often filled with barriers and challenges that the person had to overcome. In order to keep...
How Addiction Affects Coworkers
This series is a continuation of the previous article “Addiction: A Family Affair,” as well as the article “How Addiction Affects Friends.” The symptoms of addiction affect far more than just...
How Addiction Affects Friends
This series is a continuation of the previous article “Addiction: A Family Affair.” The symptoms of addiction affect far more than just the addict, themselves. There are clear indications...
Addiction Wake Up Calls
Many people who struggle with addiction are slaves to the drug and lifestyle. Even though there are horror stories of drug overdose and ruined lives, many do not recognize or heed the warnings until...
Addiction: A Family Affair
Many addicts justify their actions with the phrase “It only affects me.” That statement could not be further than the truth. Addiction affects everyone in an addict’s life; friends, families and...