How to Handle Cravings Without Relapsing Relapse is not uncommon for recovering patients after they sign out of treatment because recovery isn’t linear. Sometimes you have…
What are Emotional Triggers in Recovery?Your emotions dictate your life to a great extent, especially when they’re the uncomfortable ones. For example, you might start…
The Link Between Isolation and Addiction Being alone and feeling lonely are two different things. One might be living alone but still not feel lonely because…
How Addiction Changes the Brain Over TimeThe human brain is central to everything we do, feel, and seek. It has been the same since the…
Why Waiting to Get Treatment Makes Addiction Worse?Drug addiction gradually finds its footing, and once it does, uprooting it is extremely challenging. First, it weakens…
How to Tell if Your Loved One is Ready for Rehab?According to American Addiction Centers, long-term drug use can result in multiple neurological, mental, and…
Measuring Your Resiliency: Understanding the Power of Recovery Capital in Rhode IslandStopping the use of drugs or alcohol is only the first required step of…
The Architecture of Accountability: Building a Clinical Support System in Rhode IslandGetting sober in the Ocean State comes with a very specific set of social…
Rebuilding the Brain at Rest: The Clinical Role of Sleep in Addiction RecoveryDealing with the harsh transition from bright Rhode Island summers to freezing New…
Shame and Addiction Recovery: How to Break the CycleQuitting drugs or alcohol is a huge victory. Many people find another fight after the treatment. They can’t…