In the modern society, perception of the notion of Gratitude is most commonly narrowed down to simply saying “Thank you” or “Thanks”. Not a lot of people try to actually see it as something bigger than just a few words. However, there is much more to it than that. Gratitude is being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen in your life, as well as taking the time to appreciate and return kindness to others. Gratitude lists help you to feel better Making a gratitu

Sober Grid has announced that CEO and Founder, Beau Mann, has been accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. Mann joins other Forbes Technology Council members, who are hand-selected, to become part of a curated network of successful peers and get access to a variety of exclusive benefits and resources, including the opportunity to submit thought leadership articles and short tips on indust

A lot of misconceptions revolve around the topic of substance abuse, affecting both addicts and the people who care about them, as well as the general perception of the addiction in society. These misleading beliefs significantly depict addicts in lousy light, mostly showing them as the hopeless outcasts of the society. However, addicts of the real world are ordinary people; they are somebody’s children, spouses, friends, cousins and so on. So, let’s talk about several the mo

Depression, addiction, and suicide are strongly correlated in general, but their relationship gets closer in recovery. Depression is actually a symptom of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), which is the second stage of recovery. PAWS symptoms can begin two months or more after the last time the person used drugs. At this time, most friends and family members consider recovery a success and are completely unaware of the looming danger. Here’s what you should know about dep

It goes without saying that each of us has a desire to have a happy and fulfilling life. But most of us need to realize that happiness will not come without effort. Moreover, those recovering from substance abuse may find it even harder to be happy — given that their experiences in addiction may contribute heavily towards stress and depression. No one ever said that finding happiness is easy. The road to acquiring it can be pretty bumpy. But that’s okay, happiness is worth th

Like most, my story of addiction and my road towards recovery are certainly not a straight line. As of this writing, my counter reads in the single digits and I’m sure that some that visit my profile are confused and maybe put off by my offering support and advice to anyone. Since trying it for the first time at 13 to becoming a full time alcohol dependent at 17, for most of my life the struggle has been with the bottle. Even after losing everything not once, but twice: job/c

Substance abuse causes damage to both the physical and mental health of the addict. For the best recovery results when in the process of de-addiction, it is crucial to pay attention to both of these components of your well-being . Addiction treatment comes in many forms. Frequently it includes IV drips, rehabs, de-addiction medications, etc. However, it could actually be done in more natural way. And one of the best ways to assist an addict with recovery and create a specific