by 449 Recovery | Jul 23, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, once an addiction develops, willpower is rarely enough to end the addiction for the long-term. Treatment is almost always necessary, and depending on the severity of the addiction and a few other factors, outpatient...
by 449 Recovery | Jul 23, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
Addiction is characterized by brain changes that lead to compulsive drug-seeking behaviors despite the problems the drug use causes. But is addiction a disease? The medical community has widely accepted the Disease Theory of Alcoholism since it was embraced after...
by 449 Recovery | Jul 23, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
Can helping be harmful? The short answer is yes, and when it happens in a relationship it’s known as codependency. Codependency is a type of dysfunctional bond often seen between a person with a substance use disorder and a spouse or family member. January is National...
by 449 Recovery | Jul 23, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
Super Bowl LII is February 4, and parties are often full of triggers that can threaten your sobriety. If you choose to attend game-day celebrations, you can always plan to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage, such as sparkling cider or non-alcoholic beer, but there...
by 449 Recovery | Jul 23, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
It can take years in relationships to build trust—and only minutes to break it. As a person in recovery, you likely know this to be especially true. While you’re rebuilding your life in sobriety, you might also be starting to reconnect with close friends and...
by 449 Recovery | Jul 23, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
If you’re anticipating a Valentine’s Day as a single—and sober—individual, there really is a lot to celebrate. People in early recovery are often advised not to make any major life changes, such as beginning a romantic relationship with a new girlfriend or...
