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 no hangover the next day! Halloween Parties For Recovering Addicts Halloween is one of my favorite pastimes for partying, and definitely brings up memories of […]

Drug addiction is one of the most pressing issues in the world today. And it’s no surprise that so many different films portray various aspects of this complex subject.  In this blog post, I will share 11 realistic movies about drug addiction. Whether you’re struggling with dependency yourself or just interested in learning more about […]

Are you searching for help with your own heroin recovery story? Do you have a loved one battling this terrible addiction? Whatever your purpose in finding this article, I hope it helps—sending love, light, and peace. My heroin story is your typical cautionary tale—prescribed Percocet for a car accident. A doctor gradually increased my dose […]

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, or even imagine 6 days without it – let alone the thought of actually getting clean and not touching it for 6 years. Yet here […]

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 Be True To Yourself. I spent the majority of my life feeling inadequate and not good enough. That feeling took a huge toll on my […]

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 signs you have a drinking problem, which I’ll go over in this post. Not Everyone That Drinks Is An Alcoholic/Addict Drinking is a social activity […]

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 daughter woke up and dialed 911. I remember trying to get him dressed, because he’d gone to bed naked. For some reason, all I could […]

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.  Although I usually only accept original content from guest authors, I made an exception for this story. Julia’s tribute to her friend brought tears to […]

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 you can start implementing right now. Stress In Early Recovery Getting sober is one of the most challenging and stressful things you will ever do.  […]