Tag: sobriety
Social customs that can improve addiction recovery
Studies have shown several beneficial habits for individuals transitioning from substance use to sobriety: Peer support, meditation, and a healthy diet are some recommendations...
Does sobriety alleviate or aggravate the stress of motherhood?
Pregnant women in different parts of the world are warned about the dangers of consuming alcohol and/or drugs. While most of them try to...
Staying sober during the holidays
When in recovery from substance abuse, there’s never an easy time of year. No matter what the season, temptation can be found everywhere. Nevertheless,...
What’s sex got to do with it?
A study published last month by the international journal Sexualities, offered a closer look at how women handle sexuality while in substance abuse treatment....
Patty Powers through addiction
Parts of this real life story are drug using-centric, and may not be suitable for newcomers. West 23rd Street, New York City, 1978. The Sex...
Am I an Addict?
While some individuals are capable of engaging in occasional substance abuse without suffering from the consequences of addiction, many others are surprised to...
Party.0 nonprofit brings substance-free parties to campus across nation
Addiction Now has learned of the new nonprofit organization Party.0, which is bringing sober parties to college campuses, encouraging students to have a good...