What are defense mechanisms? Defense mechanisms are used in psychology to describe our unconscious methods of dealing with anxiety, fear, and stress. Everyone uses them, not just addicts, and they…
You don't have to be a recovering addict to be dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. In fact, they are quite common, so I'm sharing 5 tips on how to…
It is possible to have a great Halloween party without liquor, so I've compiled 10 Best Non-Alcoholic Halloween Drink Ideas that will keep you in the spooky holiday spirit, with…
I can’t believe it’s been over 6 years since I claimed my freedom from heroin addiction. Right before I made that decision, I couldn’t go 6 hours without snorting heroin,…
It wasn't until I made the decision to be true to myself that I was able to find true contentment and self-love. Here are 10 Books That Empower You To…
If you're reading this post you've probably got a burning question on your mind about yourself or someone you care about. Are you an alcoholic? There are at least 7…
On December 26, 2010, I woke up to find my husband dead, next to me in bed. I began shaking him, yelling his name, and in the other room my…
Preface Life of an Addict welcomes your guest post submissions on addiction and recovery related topics. Learn more here. This post was submitted by Julia Gibbs and originally published here. …
Whether you're a recovering addict or not, stress can be a huge trigger to self-medicate. That's why it's important to know that there are healthy ways to reduce stress that…
