DreamLife Recovery Blog

Substance abuse and risky sexual behavior are often looked at as two sides of the same coin. People may combine alcohol or drug use with sex-focused activities like going to a strip club or hooking…

Why do we drink? Winding down after a long day of work, in social settings with friends and family, and during times of celebration. But what happens when you turn to alcohol in times that…

Meditation, focusing and calming the mind, has an important role in recovery from addiction. During treatment, you may experience a rollercoaster of emotions that can take you to high highs and low lows, thinking about…

It may not seem obvious why people struggling with eating disorders would develop an alcohol or drug addiction, but there may be a strong link between the two. Eating disorders generally involve problematic dietary habits…

Before recovery, Ryan’s life consisted of sleep, cocaine, alcohol, repeat. A musician in a touring band, his use of drugs and alcohol completely destroyed his “musical marriage” of 20 years. It’s not like Ryan was…

When someone in the family is suffering from drug addiction, it affects everyone. You may feel angry, confused, and terrified. You may be baffled by the changes in your loved one, desperate to get them…