by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Apr 16, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
One of the most repeated pieces of advice that people in addiction recovery receive is to make sure they get enough sleep. The acronym HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) is often used to remind recovering individuals of the basic needs that must be addressed to...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Dec 29, 2020 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Recovery
Pink clouds sound like a fairly majestic and surreal phenomenon, like a thing you might associate with unicorns or angels. But in the recovery community, the term “pink cloud” has a specific and potentially sinister meaning. Pink Cloud Syndrome Pink Cloud Syndrome is...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Nov 12, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
In high school, I had a therapist who was tough as nails. She didn’t listen to excuses, and she could not be manipulated. One day, during a particularly exasperating session, she told me that my biggest barrier to happiness was myself; I was creating self-fulfilling...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Oct 23, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
To people who have never struggled with addiction, the idea that anyone would fear sobriety might seem odd. Isn’t it abundantly clear that substances are the biggest barrier to an addicted person’s happiness? Why don’t they just stop using? Not That Simple Addiction...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Oct 10, 2020 | Addiction, Alcoholism
When people begin using alcohol and other drugs, they are generally thinking about the impact it will have on them in that moment. The distraction, alleviation of pain, or feelings of euphoria are a welcome change from their daily struggles; they aren’t thinking about...
by Dana Hinders | Sep 9, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
Cravings are a perfectly normal part of the recovery process. However, the social distancing restrictions and general uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has made it more difficult for many people in recovery to keep their cravings in check. We...
