The Mayflower Blog

For recovered alcoholics, the holiday season can be triggering and stressful. Office Christmas parties, family dinners, and New Year's Eve celebrations present many opportunities to relapse. Holiday celebrations may also bring up past trauma or lead to arguments...

Many people consider the holiday season a time for celebration. Families are hosting reunions, workplaces are throwing parties and everyone is adorning their homes in festive decor. If you're in recovery, however, the holidays can be a difficult time. Many sober...

Whether it's a result of the cold, the long hours of darkness or the poor weather, people have bemoaned the winter blues for a long time — and for some, the winter brings with it depression and vulnerability to substance abuse. In fact, addiction and Seasonal...

Addiction is a disease that affects every individual in a way that is unique to them, and this is particularly true for those suffering from alcohol addiction. If you're ready to break free from an alcohol addiction, it's time to seek out a nearby alcohol rehab center...

Addiction recovery doesn't solely mean undergoing a treatment program. It is a mental, emotional and spiritual journey that can be extremely difficult and painful at times, but is ultimately life-changing. There are numerous obstacles a recovering addict must face on...

If you or someone close to you has a substance use problem, you know that this habit didn't develop overnight. Addiction takes place in stages that gradually become more severe as time goes on. However, these phases are not as clear-cut as they may seem. It can be...