Sep 13, 2019 | Recovery, Mental Health
Sobriety brings about many changes in a person’s life. The vast majority of them are improvements, but many people in recovery experience one negative change: loneliness. Loneliness in sobriety is common–and a risk factor for relapse. Fortunately, there are also...
Aug 28, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health
Rethinking Addiction For many years, it was thought that addiction was caused by drugs and moral failings. Scientific research has led to a rethinking of this philosophy, with study after study showing that addiction is far more complicated than previously explained....
Aug 8, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder
Not Just Harmless Fun Binge drinking is not a new phenomenon, nor is it even new among college students. Many consider this sort of behavior a rite of passage for young people. There are decades of movies portraying drunken college students and supporting the notion...
Jul 19, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
When we care about another person, it is normal to want to help, support, and encourage them through their struggles. Often, however, the loved ones of a person who is addicted may find themselves crossing into territory that goes beyond helping. Enabling Enabling...
Jun 21, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder
Myth Vs. Reality Often, the fears people have around leaving behind alcohol and other drugs are rooted in myths instead of reality. By addressing these myths head-on, Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia would like to help ease the minds of people who...
