What We Can Learn, We Can Unlearn
Neuroplasticity and Addiction Recovery Peter Soderman, SMART Recovery® Facilitator, Mexico Our brains have the ability to rewire themselves, changing structurally and functionally, in response to changes in our environment and our experiences. For most of the...
What is Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (OWS)?
A guest blog provided by Mark Pirner, M.D., Ph.D. If you are in recovery, you’ve probably been through opioid withdrawal at least once and probably more. Some people compare opioid withdrawal to ‘the worst flu in your life’ but I’m not sure that accurately...
Embedded Alcohol
How Society’s Love of Alcohol Can Make it Difficult for Some to Stop Drinking and How to Overcome A guest blog provided by Phil Cain Alcohol’s pervasive presence is a unique challenge when changing our relationship with it but, in my opinion, it may be becoming less...![[FREE QUIZ] Reflecting on the Holiday Season: Do I Have Unhealthy Drinking Habits?](https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Fotolia_237602205_XS.jpg)
[FREE QUIZ] Reflecting on the Holiday Season: Do I Have Unhealthy Drinking Habits?
A guest blog provided by CheckUp & Choices. With the holiday season just behind us, fresh in our minds are memories of the parties, planning and stress that often come with the season. Unfortunately for some, the season often brings more opportunities and unwanted...
5 Ways To Successfully Deal With The Urge to Drink During The Holidays
Family gatherings, year-end celebrations, seasonal stress—there are lots of opportunities and reasons to drink, and drink heavily over the holidays. Yet, with a little planning, you can deal with these triggers and urges from a place of personal power. Consider these...
