New Year Resolutions in Addiction Recovery
New Year Resolutions in Addiction Recovery Content Reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Updated on 12/13/2022 When the new year arrives, you may find yourself or others taking an optimistic outlook on what the next year will bring. As you scroll through social media, you will likely see people expressing […]
A New Year is a New Chance to Beat Addiction
A New Year is a New Chance to Beat Addiction Once the excitement of a new year comes and goes, sometimes people are left feeling a little lonely and even depressed. The holiday blues can occur after the holidays are over, too. Some turn to alcohol or drugs to relieve their feelings of depression or […]
Why Making a Resolution to Get Sober Matters
Why Making a Resolution to Get Sober Matters The new year is a time to reflect and plan for the brand new year ahead. Think about this: Have your relationship with friends and family been stressed over the holiday season? Have family and other loved ones distanced themselves due to your addictions? Or maybe, you […]
Think Before You Drink
Think Before You Drink Even though many of us are aware of the higher rates of alcohol-related traffic fatalities on New Year’s Eve, myths about drinking and driving persist. These myths are related to how quickly alcohol affects the body and how long these effects can last. Scientific studies supported by the National Institute on […]