Alcohol and Sexual Performance: Too Much May Mean Not Enough
by Tom Horvath, PhD., ABPP Macbeth, Act II, Scene 3: [Alcohol] provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance It was not until 1976 that scientific evidence supporting this line from Shakespeare was published. In a study of 16 male volunteers, ages 18-24 (mean age 20), the diameter of erections was approximately 10% larger […]
Staying Sober in a “Let’s Grab Drinks” Culture
By the team at Practical Recovery Separating libations from social situations in American culture is about as easy as separating hassle from air travel. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that alcohol consumption is on the rise in the United States, especially among women, older adults, ethnic minorities, […]
Preventing Relapse: The Role of Lifestyle Balance
In addiction recovery, if your life is filled with non-pleasurable activities, you are more likely to relapse. The relapse will provide an intense, but only temporary, satisfaction. Perhaps the greatest risk for imbalance comes when we are too focused on what we “should” do and not enough on what we want to do. Of course, we […]
On being a SEN Master, Part 1
Dr. Horvath looks at healthy habits in recovery and describes what it means to be a SEN Master in part 1 of this 2-part series.
Defend Your Recovery and Mental Health During Seasonal Changes
Shorter days, less sunlight and less time spent outdoors can cause a bit of a negative shift in our mood. Here are 6 tips to help you cope.
8 Tips for Better Sleep
Here are 8 tips to help you reach better health through sleep. Employ some of these tips tonight for a better rest and to feel better tomorrow!
Building Trust in Recovery
While it can be daunting to think about repairing your important relationships, here are 5 ways to help you manage the process:
Staying Friends with Using Buddies
In early recovery, many people face a choice: whether to continue friendships with people who may still be using or to end those friendships in order to protect their own sobriety.
7 Books About Addiction and Recovery You Need to Read!
By Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. Just as there are many different ways to recover, there are many different resources available to help in recovery. One great resource is books, and there are practically an unlimited number of options! From self-help books to autobiographical accounts, here are our picks for interesting and inspiring recovery-oriented books: 1. “Buddha’s […]
5 Tips for Getting Used to Normal Life
Early recovery can be a major transition. Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. offers 5 tips to help make adjusting to normal life easier.