If left unchecked, anger can have a negative impact on your health and your lasting sobriety. You may also experience what is commonly called sobriety fatigue, which…

Massachusetts’ swimming holes are a hidden treasure. When you need to cool down but want to do so in a non-traditional way, a swimming hole is the…

Thus little data exists to either support or refute the neural mechanistic models proposed in this section. Many people live with anxiety, fear, or addiction without realizing…

Finally, dynamic effects of mindfulness practice on addictive responses are unknown, and could be elucidated through functional neuroimaging techniques with high temporal resolution like electroencephalography (EEG) or…

A 2009 systematic review and meta-analysis published in Substance Abuse looked at 22 studies on mindfulness-based interventions for substance use disorders. The researchers found that mindfulness-based interventions…

Perseverance strengthens resilience, motivating individuals to push through relapses or difficult times. Collectively, these qualities build emotional strength, improve decision-making, and greatly enhance the likelihood of long-lasting…

Realizing the damaging effects of alcohol on my life, mental health, and relationships was the turning point for me to quit alcohol. One of the most significant…

Halfway houses in Contra Costa County may not be solely for individuals recently out of rehab. While they often cater to those in early recovery, halfway houses…

You can choose a sleek glass like a champagne flute or a martini glass or even a scotch glass to make your point. One of the reasons…