How to Stop Drinking
Many people worldwide drink beer, wine and liquor, but do not understand what constitutes excessive alcohol consumption or how to scale back once drinking becomes a habit. Because alcohol is readily available and commonly advertised as a stress relief outlet, you may rely on it as a misplaced coping or self-care mechanism without recognizing when […]
Outpatient Rehab: How Can It Help You?
If you’re considering seeking professional help to overcome the disease of addiction, you should know about all the various treatment options available. The continuum of care isn’t one size fits all, and successfully maintaining lifelong sobriety requires you to find a philosophy that resonates with you and a treatment plan that meets you where you […]
What to Say When Making Amends
One characteristic of drug and alcohol addiction is that it causes you to pull away from people you care about. As a result, you might do or say things you later regret. Once you are working on your sobriety, you will need to apologize for your behavior, and the 12 steps of AA refer to […]
Fentanyl-Laced Street Drugs
As more states crack down on opioid prescriptions, many addicts have turned to buying their drugs illicitly. Dealers who sell drugs on the street often cut them with fentanyl, an incredibly potent – and deadly – substance. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, was once relatively unknown outside medical settings. Fentanyl-related overdoses were nearly unheard of only […]
Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack: The Physiology of Panic Disorder
Many people use the terms “panic attack” and “anxiety attack” interchangeably, but the two are not synonymous. While they share some common symptoms, they also have different intensities and durations. Understanding the difference can help you determine whether you have anxiety or a panic disorder. What Is a Panic Attack? Panic attacks tend to be […]
How to Meditate for Beginners
Meditation is a timeless practice that can bring a wide range of benefits, including serving as a coping strategy for lowering stress and improving your mental health. However, if you have never meditated before, you might not know where to start. In honor of National Meditation Month, here’s our guide to how to meditate for […]
Depression Test | Mental Health Month
Since 1949, Mental Health America has led the way in observing Mental Health Month every May. All month, you can work on the ongoing goal of decreasing the stigma around mental illnesses and encouraging people you know to do the same. You can also increase your awareness of mental health issues by educating yourself on […]
The Bill W. Plant at New Found Life
At New Found Life, we were fortunate enough to receive a clipping from a plant that was derived from the plant that Bill W. had at his bedside shortly before he died. Here is how the story goes: “Also known as Swedish Ivy, the Bill W. plant comes with a great story to share. That […]
How to Explain Addiction to a Non-Addict
It’s possible for some people to experiment with drugs and alcohol without becoming reliant on these substances. However, circumstances are vastly different for those who are vulnerable to developing an addiction. Once the pervasive pull of a substance use disorder takes over your life, you lose the ability to walk away. Once you begin working […]