Sober FAQ

Research has established that substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders often co-occur. That means a person suffering from substance abuse is more likely to have a mental health disorder and vice versa. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about half the people with mental illnesses have a substance use disorder. The … Read More

10 Signs You’re Addicted and Need Professional Help Now The National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that over 35.5 million American adults struggled with a substance abuse disorder in 2021. Since then, that number has only gone up, with addiction having a detrimental effect on people’s quality of life, relationships, and health. And … Read More

Benefits of Exercise in addiction recovery…can it benefit you? If you left the craziness of addiction behind and are actively trying to forge a healthier and more holistic lifestyle then this article is for you. Why? Because you are ready to courageously live your life to the fullest and this entails the spirit, the mind, … Read More

Is There a Difference Between Sober House and Halfway House? Sober Homes Versus Halfway Homes Halfway houses and various sober living alternatives provide an invaluable if not necessary transitional housing option for people in recovery. As a drug and alcohol counselor for many years, one of the most misunderstood concepts is levels of care. To … Read More

Porn Addiction Withdrawl…the truth behind it! Porn withdrawal is real. If it weren’t, the habit could be easily cast aside. Why the hell does your body produce chemicals that create fatigue, irritability, brain fog, and radical discomfort every time you quit? Because you’re in withdrawal! The pleasure from the addiction was so immense that your … Read More