If you and your family are planning to watch one of the three NFL games scheduled for Thanksgiving Day or one of the twelve NFL games scheduled for the Sunday following Thanksgiving, your thoughts may turn to players’ health.
It’s that time of year again: the holiday season is upon us. Though most people enjoy these few months and the involved festivities, all the togetherness and family time can be anxiety-inducing and stressful for some — especially those in recovery from a substance use disorder.
I’ve grappled with depression since childhood. It would manifest in feelings of hopelessness, low mood, lethargy, isolation, and a sense of despair. I didn’t want to do anything and family would complain that no one could please me. I was difficult to be around — even I didn’t want to be in my company.
More often than not, those battling a substance use disorder lose things along the way. One of the most common losses and one of the most difficult to regain is the loss of trust of loved ones.
The holiday season can be challenging, especially if you’re new to recovery. Our routine becomes disrupted as we cram lots of social events into an increasingly busy schedule, and we can struggle to navigate challenging family dynamics without numbing agents.
Fear is the biggest barrier to change, even if that change is for the better and will improve our lives. There is no doubt that getting sober is a daunting prospect — it’s terrifying.
Addiction affects people from all walks of life and in all professions. However, employees in certain fields report higher rates of substance abuse than others.
Often when substance use disorder is present in the family system, we find ourselves distanced from a sense of gratitude. We may long for the days before our loved ones struggled and resent the fact that words like boundaries and codependency became a normal part of our language.
I remember when I found out my son was first smoking marijuana. Everyone said its a phase kids go through and it is no big deal, so I didn't tell my friends or family. After all, I did not want my son to be labeled an addict and have them think poorly of him.
While in my addiction, there were several activities that I convinced myself I needed to be drunk or high in order to enjoy.
Money, money, money. It doesn’t need to sabotage the recovery plan.
It’s not that I wasn’t ever happy while high. It’s just that there’s a big difference between satisfaction and happiness.
Why do we accept struggling with drinking, but stigmatize those struggling with other addictions? And what does race have to do with it?
A disorder? Medications? I felt desperate and confused. I thought going through treatment for addiction would free me from medications, not make me reliant on more of them.
Getting Sober” is One Thing — Sustaining It For the Long Term is Another.
June is Men’s health month. To celebrate we wanted to focus on male athletes that have overcome many obstacles during their careers.
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