Otherwise, trust will continue to be damaged instead of repaired. As you develop this new relationship, take time to date one another. At least once a month, go out to dinner or participate in a fun activity together. Talk, enjoy each other’s company, and try to rekindle feelings of romance and joy. Living with someone [...]

Cultivating a healthy relationship with yourself is an ongoing, lifelong process – but is the greatest investment you can make. An addiction to alcohol or drugs like heroin, crystal meth, or prescription painkillers leads to a dysfunctional relationship with yourself. In active addiction, you are unkind to yourself, you abuse your body, and you do [...]

Prioritize your safety and consider seeking support from professionals or organizations that specialize in domestic violence, if necessary. So now I’m sober, and I have zero choice but to be me in all situations. You can ask questions about our program, the admissions process, and more. If you or a loved one has gone through [...]

At the same time, the repeated use of a substance that delivers the intense (if short-lived) reward of a chemical high weakens the decision-making and impulse-control centers of the brain, making it difficult to resist cravings. Addiction hinges on many factors, only some of which have to do with the properties of a drug. It [...]