# Any Length Retreat

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- [How to Make Sober Supports](https://www.anylength.net/blog/make-sober-supports/): Addiction is a demon that may sleep for a little bit, but never ever departs from our sides entirely. As we scuffle through life smelling the roses here and there, often times addiction pulls a “Houdini” and appears out of nowhere. Most of us never really see it coming. We consistently justify our actions and […]
- [What to Expect Detoxing from Alcohol](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-to-expect-detoxing-from-alcohol/): Every coin has a flip side, and this is about the other side of addiction. We’re all just having a grand ole time until the clock strikes twelve, Cinderella loses her glass slipper, and everything’s turning back into a pumpkin. Excuse my analogy, but my point being is that addiction and alcoholism always rear their […]
- [Advantages of Going to an All Male Rehab Facility](https://www.anylength.net/blog/advantages-all-male-rehab-facility/): Living in a world where we are distracted by the thrill of adventure and blinded from the beauty of morality and predictability, what is one to do to make it in this world? We as addicts and alcoholics, or just human beings in general, we have a way of looking for anything we can to […]
- [Top Addictive Prescription Pills](https://www.anylength.net/blog/top-addictive-prescription-pills/): Living in a world of temptation and stress, how is it that we cope with the conglomeration of speed bumps tossed our way? It seems that in today’s day of age you have to constantly paddle just to stay half way above water- and even that’s not enough sometimes. One way or another we manage […]
- [Finding God in the Chores - Any Length Work Ethic](https://www.anylength.net/blog/7132-2/): The Any Length Retreat prides itself in doing good solid work. Daily our guests join in work ethic. Whether it is learning how to clean a kitchen properly, sweep and mop the floors, putting in a new window, or repairing a cattle guard. The possibilities are endless for our guests to learn how to do daily work […]
- [Meditation](https://www.anylength.net/blog/meditation-sobriety/): What is Meditation? Meditation is about a commitment to yourself and to the power of your understanding to sit still for a period to quiet the mind and focus on the breath. A time to reflect, seek guidance and listen for the intuitive thought. On the journey of recovery, this tool becomes a daily discipline […]
- [Look Inside Yourself for a Solution to All Your Problems](https://www.anylength.net/blog/7125-2/): Looking inside myself is not something that I am comfortable doing. I would rather get instant relief and seek comfort from the material world. Why is it that I would rather choose comfort over character? Why is it that I need to be disciplined in my spiritual walk? What I am is not what I […]
- [12 Step Recovery and Sponsorship](https://www.anylength.net/blog/12-step-recovery-sponsorship/): I remember the first time I walked through my fear of becoming a sponsor and taking another man through the 12 steps. I had only six months of sobriety and felt like I had nothing to give to another alcoholic. Hundreds of questions continually popped into my head on a daily basis. Did I honestly […]
- [K2 Overdoses On The Rise In Austin Texas.](https://www.anylength.net/blog/k2-austin-texas-synthetic-marijuana/): K2 a common misconception that this will be safe because I can pass a drug test.  K2 has been made attractive along with its easy accessibility in local gas stations, head shops, and adult stores. K2 has been a problem on the rising as well as the popularity of synthetic drugs as a whole. This […]
- [ALCOHOLIC FINDS RECOVERY AT ANY LENGTH](https://www.anylength.net/blog/hopeless-alcoholic/): I am the Mom of a Recovering Alcoholic.  Our lives Changed on February 8 2012. This is Our Story from Alcoholism to Recovery I worried every time that phone rang, especially late at night.  Heading home from work I was expecting 3 of my kids to be heading to Houston, I always loved when they […]
- [Any Length is Nalaxone Trained](https://www.anylength.net/blog/length-nalaxone-trained/): http://keyetv.com/news/local/walgreens-to-make-anti-overdose-drug-that-prevents-opioid-deaths-accessible AUSTIN, Texas — Right now, Austin Police continue to investigate a string of overdose deaths they believe were caused by the drug fentanyl.It’s a synthetic opioid that is 100 times stronger than morphine and can prove lethal in the smallest of doses.This, as the nation struggles with a heroin epidemic. “You fill those holes […]
- [Growing Spiritually](https://www.anylength.net/blog/growing-spiritually/):   Growing spiritually is like working out at the gym. After the first training session, I desire immediate results. Similarly, once I begin to seek God, I receive immediate results, though I may not see them or they are not what I expect. Just as I train my muscles at the gym, if I want […]
- [The Greatest Gift](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-greatest-gift/):   What is the greatest gift? Today, step outside of yourself. In doing so I get to go deeper within. Have you ever done something for someone and immediately felt connected to Power? Unblocking self is as simple as saying a prayer for a friend or stopping and giving a compliment to a “stranger”. I […]
- [Spiritual GANGSTA](https://www.anylength.net/blog/spiritual-gangsta/): Are you GANGSTA? GodAnswersNowGrowSelflessToAll There is one who has all Power. May you find Him now! The message which can hold these types (the real deal) must have depth and weight. What has more depth and weight than an alcoholic tapped into an infinite source looking to give all that he has to the next […]
- [Give Thanks](https://www.anylength.net/blog/give-thanks/):   Life is truly amazing. We should be truly baffled by the beauty of this world. We are spearheads of God’s ever-advancing creation. We are perfect in the eyes of our Maker, and therefore, should not sell ourselves short. We tried that and only diminished our worth through self-robbery. We make Him proud by simply […]
- [Power Is Within My Friends](https://www.anylength.net/blog/6760-2/):   PHOTO PROVIDED BY: HANK EDWARDS “The greatest human quest is to know what one must do in order to become a human being.” —IMMANUEL KANT Where do we find power? What kind of power do you want to live by? I believe there are two powers in this world: Darkness and Light. Everything is capable of […]
- [Any Length Extended Care - Opening June 1st 2016](https://www.anylength.net/blog/any-length-extended-care-opening-june-1st-2016/): Welcome to Any Length Extended Care! We have a structured program that will unify men to work together towards a common solution. We provide an environment for individuals, who like us, could not live with or without drugs or alcohol. We sit down each day with our residents and show them how to live a life […]
- [A Message of Hope from an Any Length Alumni- Wayne Johnson](https://www.anylength.net/blog/a-message-of-hope-from-an-any-length-alumni-wayne-johnson/): My name is Wayne Johnson, I am a person in recovery. My clean date is 2/12/14. One month before I got out of a three month in patient treatment program, I started having anxiety about where I was going to live. They told me in rehab that I had to change my, “People, Places, and […]
- [Let Go and Let God](https://www.anylength.net/blog/let-go-and-let-god/): Broken Dreams “As children bring their broken toys With tears for us to mend, I brought my broken dreams to God Because He was my Friend. “But instead of leaving Him In peace to work alone, I hung around and tried to help with ways that were my own. At last I snatched them back […]
- [Purpose in Life](https://www.anylength.net/blog/purpose-in-life/): What is the purpose of the 12 steps? It has been our experience that the 12 steps allow an individual who is suffering from over concentration upon ones self to move away from selfishness/self centeredness and begin to live in an unselfish way. The process of the 12 steps in recovery is very simple. So […]
- [Inspiration](https://www.anylength.net/blog/inspiration/): Be inspired today. Make a decision to live today as if it were your last. Leave no stone unturned. Take time to think of of others and how you may be helpful to them. Today is a gift, and we get to be present to the the Sunlight of the Spirit. Forgive those whom you […]
- [Grandpa's Farm](https://www.anylength.net/blog/grandpas-farm/): Grandpas Farm is a great place to be free. The warmth of the sun coming through the drapes and the smell of firewood burning filled the space. My grams stands in the kitchen preparing pumpkin pie and holiday food. Crazy Uncle sits fifteen feet high, cigar in mouth but not even lit, waiting waiting for […]
- [Give Freely](https://www.anylength.net/blog/give-freely/): Give like the Earth. Today give of yourself. What if today the trees decided, ” Well guys, we are not going to give out any oxygen today because we do not like the way those humans are treating earth. Let’s see what happens when they cannot breathe.” Thank goodness Mother Earth does not put expectations […]
- [Morning Reflection](https://www.anylength.net/blog/morning-reflection/): At Any Length, through our experience, we have found morning prayer and meditation effective. We believe, especially early on in recovery and in sober living houses, it is important to lay down a solid foundation. So, why not begin each day with seeking God? At Any Length, we begin each day with prayer and meditation. […]
- [Sunlight](https://www.anylength.net/blog/sunlight/): Today I have been given the Power to help others. I am not the Power. I have no power. The Power is deep within. I am powerless.  I am happy and free. This, continues to interest me as I continue to grow spiritually. At certain times I feel and think that I am powerful and […]
- [Freedom](https://www.anylength.net/blog/freedom/): All of the Any Length staff is in recovery, we understand what you and your family has gone through. We have made it through the wringer and have had an experience in recovery that we believe you will not want to miss. Through our experiences, Any Length has developed an effective program that will enable you […]
- [Question and Answer](https://www.anylength.net/blog/question-answer/): Why should you or a loved one go into a sober living environment or a recovery residence? Our experience proves that when drug addicts and alcoholics reside in a recovery residence, their liklihood of obtaining longevity in recovery is greatly improved. This, of course, is provided that the individual takes continuous action in his or […]
- [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://www.anylength.net/blog/alcoholics-anonymous/): The label “Alcoholics Anonymous” evokes a certain stigma that most people new to sobriety are not comfortable with. The idea of going to a meeting where someone might see you is uncomfortable in early sobriety. Even admitting that you’re an alcoholic can take time to get used to. Alcoholics Anonymous is Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is […]
- [3 Secrets to Staying Sober](https://www.anylength.net/blog/3-secrets-to-staying-sober/): 1. Tell on yourself Secrets are a dangerous thing to have when you are on a path to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Keeping secrets means that you have something to hide, and in recovery there should be nothing that you feel you have to hide. Whether it is telling your sponsor when you […]
- [Can Marijuana be Addictive](https://www.anylength.net/blog/can-marijuana-be-addictive/): There is a question that has stirred many fires throughout the history of addiction; a question that has been raised by lobbyists, people in recovery, and the government, as well as countless others. Can marijuana – a drug that is often regarded as nothing more than a medicinal herb, or even excluded from the category […]
- [What to do if your son is an alcoholic or addict](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-to-do-if-your-son-is-an-alcoholic-or-addict/): There are certain conclusions that parents tend to draw about addiction and alcoholism; ideas that are derivative of how it is portrayed in the media. There is a notion that drug addicts and alcoholics are doomed to suffer and die at the hands of their addiction. While this may be true for some, there is […]
- [6 Signs Your Son is an Alcoholic/Addict](https://www.anylength.net/blog/6-signs-your-son-is-an-addict/): In most cases, moderate alcohol consumption or occasional drug use are not life-threatening patterns of behavior. However, there is a subset of the population that exhibits habits that go beyond the threshold of moderation or even heavy use. If you think it’s possible your son might be struggling with a serious substance abuse problem, look […]
- [Why does Austin, TX have a strong recovery community?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-does-austin-tx-have-a-strong-recovery-community/): Austin, Texas is famous for having a community that has made getting sober fun, and has chronically high success rates for getting and staying sober, particularly for young people. There is a culture that has not only made recovery possible, but even singularly desirable, and even downright trendy. Many people who see recovery in Austin […]
- [How to Prevent Relapse](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-prevent-relapse/): Relapse is one of the greatest fears that people in recovery have, and understandably so. So many drug addicts and alcoholics suffer the insanity and hell that characterizes a terrible using spree, and it becomes such a horrible experience that when they finally get sober, naturally there would be a fear surrounding going back out […]
- [Is Recovery a Way of Life?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-recovery-a-way-of-life/): Individuals that enter into recovery often think that recovery is an area of their life. As the disease of addiction gets worse and worse over time it becomes a way of life for the addicted individual. By entering into recovery, the individual who has suffered from the disease of drug addiction/alcoholism must find a sufficient […]
- [How Do You Know When It Is the Right Time to Go to Treatment?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-do-you-know-when-it-is-the-right-time-to-go-to-treatment/): When an individual who is showing signs of addiction or alcoholism makes a decision to reach out for help, there is a very small window of opportunity to offer a solution for their recovery. Getting connected with the right treatment facility is of the utmost importance during this time because of how quickly an addict […]
- [Enabling](https://www.anylength.net/blog/enabling/): When it comes to drug addiction, enabling is like pouring gasoline on a fire. Enabling perpetuates the addiction and often makes it worse. When family and friends enable a drug addict, recovery becomes nearly impossible. Much like trying to put out a fire, the addict needs to lose all of the resources that continue to […]
- [Intervening on the Family](https://www.anylength.net/blog/intervening-on-the-family/): Any Length Retreat works diligently with families of addicted loved ones. Often times during an intervention the loved one becomes the center of attention, because that is the center of the current crisis. After the “crisis”, the loved one using and engaging in harmful actions is in recovery, meaning they are now in the care […]
- [Guilt and Shame: An Addict’s Best Friends](https://www.anylength.net/blog/guilt-and-shame-an-addicts-best-friends/): When I used drugs and alcohol, there were many negative side effects that go beyond the physical and spiritual effects, including emotional trauma. Over the years of addiction, I gained a couple of unwanted best friends- Shame and Guilt. Guilt is the emotion that we feel when we have done something that we perceive as […]
- [The Importance Of Honesty](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-importance-of-honesty/): Part of the baggage that comes along with being a drug addict is the perfected skill of lying and dishonesty. It is practiced in every area of life when you are suffering with a drug or alcohol addiction. Lying is a way to avoid responsibility for actions, manipulate others for money or drugs, and way […]
- [A Message from the Parent of an Addict](https://www.anylength.net/blog/a-message-from-the-parent-of-an-addict/): You may have heard that a parent can only be as happy as his or her unhappiest child.  If you have an adult son or daughter who is recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, and you apply that saying to your life, then you are most likely going to be an unhappy parent for a […]
- [Living In The Now](https://www.anylength.net/blog/living-in-the-now/): If you are a recovering drug addict, dealing with a recovering drug addict, or even just a normal non-addicted person, wrapping your mindset around living in the present can bring a lot of peace and joy into your daily life. Staying present can help ease any big changes in your life and keep you less […]
- [Serious in Sobriety](https://www.anylength.net/blog/serious-in-sobriety/): If we are being honest, anyone who is sitting in the rooms of an alcoholics or drug addicts anonymous meeting has been through a lot of heavy or even traumatic experiences. Addiction and recovery from drugs and alcohol is serious. In most shares, you hear tales of homelessness, suicide, arrests, overdoses, loss of loved ones, […]
- [Boundaries With Your Addicted Loved One](https://www.anylength.net/blog/boundaries-with-your-addicted-loved-one/): Setting boundaries in any situation is important but can be complicated. Boundaries are necessary to remind you what is and is not acceptable- whether that’s in your diet, your relationships, or with your loved ones struggling in addiction. In early recovery it can be frustrating to figure out what boundaries to set, how to create […]
- [Open-Mindedness](https://www.anylength.net/blog/open-mindedness/): In drug and alcohol recovery, being open-minded is an essential way of framing your thought process that can make a huge difference in your ability to succeed. Open-mindedness means being willing to accept new ideas and different ways of seeing the world, as well as other people’s ways of thinking. It come from an awareness […]
- [Do People Snort Fentanyl? What Happens if You Snort Fentanyl?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-snorting-fentanyl-a-new-trend/): Are you curious about how common snorting fentanyl really is? Most people have heard about fentanyl in the media, but you may not have a complete idea of what it is and why it is so dangerous. Fentanyl is a fast-acting drug used to treat severe pain. It is most often prescribed for post-operative care […]
- [Are You Really Sober If You Are Using Steroids?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/are-you-really-sober-if-you-are-using-steroids/): One form of coping in recovery is putting down the needle and picking up the weights and dumbbells. Getting back in shape, pushing yourself to be the best you can be, and even building muscle mass through body building can help ease your mind and stay sober. However, it’s easy to let this enjoyment of […]
- [The Benefits of Meditation In Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-benefits-of-meditation-in-recovery/): If you are like I was a year ago, you may hear the word “meditation” and immediately roll your eyes. Then, I believed that meditation was something used only by tree huggers and yogis and had no real benefit to my drug abuse recovery, my spiritual growth, or improving my quality of life in general. […]
- [Healthy Friendships in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/healthy-friendships-in-recovery/): There is a famous song by a man named Ben E. King that goes, “When the night has come and the land is dark and the moon is the only light we’ll see. No I won’t be afraid, no I won’t be afraid. Just as long as you stand, stand by me.” While those words […]
- [Healthy Food, Healthy Brain, Healthy Spirit](https://www.anylength.net/blog/healthy-food-healthy-brain-healthy-spirit/): I know what you are thinking by just reading the title of this blog. “Oh great. It was hard enough to stop doing drugs, and now I have to eat healthy too?” “I’m just trying to stop putting a needle in my arm I could care less if sugar is bad for me.” Look, I […]
- [Can Dogs Help You Stay Sober?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/can-dogs-help-you-stay-sober/): According to studies, dogs do wonders for your mental and physical health. Аnd many people, including Steve-O, agree that dogs can help those in drug abuse recovery stay sober. If you are in recovery and need some extra support to keep you on track, a furry four-legged friend might be the answer you are looking […]
- [Challenges for Introverts in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/challenges-for-introverts-in-recovery/): Introverts are people that generally prefer to be alone. To introverts, being around other people is tiring, stressful and distracts from their own thoughts. They don’t always want to be alone, but they typically don’t want much social interaction – especially with big groups of people they don’t know. This tendency can sometimes make recovering […]
- [90 Days Sober: Tips for Success](https://www.anylength.net/blog/90-days-sober-tips-for-success/): Sobriety isn’t a goal for you to simply check off a list. It’s an ongoing choice that shapes the rest of your life. At Any Length Retreat, we deeply understand how important patience and self-evaluation are in order to maintain sobriety. Everyday you complete of sober living is a big accomplishment, but 90 days without […]
- [How Long Does Heroin Withdrawal Last?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-long-does-heroin-withdrawal-last/): With drugs, especially ones like heroin, the side effects can be extremely hurtful. This leave many addicts to want to know more about the withdrawal process of heroin. There are actually two sides to recovery from any substance—the physical and the psychological. Let’s start with the physical. Many people describe heroin withdrawal as feeling like […]
- [Potential Warning Signs That You Might Be Headed Towards a Relapse](https://www.anylength.net/blog/potential-warning-signs-that-you-might-be-headed-towards-a-relapse/): “An estimated 40-60% of addicts in recovery will relapse” – National Institute on Drug Abuse Unfortunately, it is common for those who struggled with alcohol and drug abuse to go back to those habits. At Any Length Retreat, we take addiction relapse prevention seriously. We understand the statistics and are committed to giving our residents […]
- [Nutrients Needed for Recovering Addicts](https://www.anylength.net/blog/nutrients-needed-for-recovering-addicts/): Alcohol and drug addiction drains our bodies of the essential vitamins and nutrients we need to feel and perform our best and stay healthy. Below are tips on how to eat and live a healthier life after addiction: Nutrition for Addicts Alcohol and drug addiction deprives your body of nutrients leading to decreased energy levels, […]
- [How to Help a Drug Addict Without Enabling](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-help-a-drug-addict-without-enabling/): If your loved one calls and says they want to get better, you should help them find a treatment program and then get your loved one there as quickly as you can. Sometimes, there are all kinds of other requests for help that leave many of us confused: Can I borrow $200 for car insurance? […]
- [Having Fun in Sobriety](https://www.anylength.net/blog/having-fun-in-sobriety/): For the longest time, I refused to accept the idea that it’s possible to have fun being sober. Sure, I had plenty of fun growing up with friends before drugs were introduced to me, although the moment drugs became part of my life, it was hard for me to find my joy anywhere else. I […]
- [Five Ways to Help Your Loved One Stay Sober](https://www.anylength.net/blog/five-ways-to-help-your-loved-one-stay-sober/): It’s a huge moment when your loved one agrees to seek help for drug or alcohol abuse, but it doesn’t take long before question begins creeping into your mind. As positive as you may be, there’s one concern that appears to surpass the list for many: “What if my loved one is influenced to use […]
- [How Long Does Drug Recovery Take?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-long-does-drug-recovery-take/): How long does it take to get over an addiction? This is a good question, although there are no simple answers to this as every person is different. Most medical professionals working in recovery say that you can’t ever eliminate your tendency for addiction. Getting over an addiction to a substance or alcohol isn’t anything […]
- [What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-happens-when-you-dont-get-enough-sleep/): If you have issues falling asleep or maintaining restful sleep, you are not alone. It’s estimated that approximately one in three Americans suffer from insomnia related symptoms, and roughly seven percent of us are diagnosed with insomnia. If you’re an addict in recovery, you are anywhere from two to four times as likely to suffer […]
- [Gratitude in Early Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/gratitude-in-early-recovery/): Learning to be grateful while in the beginning stages of recovery can bring a great amount of benefit and can be a very powerful tool to have. What are you grateful for today? To be sober, to have a family, to be alive are just some of the many possible reasons to be grateful for […]
- [Signs of Addiction](https://www.anylength.net/blog/signs-of-addiction/): Whether you’re a parent, a co-worker or a close friend of someone that might be struggling, there are a number of different signs to look out for to determine if someone is suffering from addiction. By looking at these signs of addiction and confronting your loved one, you may be saving their life. 1. Appetite […]
- [Do you need alcohol or drugs to be creative?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/do-you-need-alcohol-or-drugs-to-be-creative/): Creative types of people sometimes feel conflicted about getting treatment for addiction. On one hand, they know their habit is making life miserable, but on the other, they see drugs and alcohol as part of their creative process. They’re afraid that if they give up the drugs and alcohol, they won’t be able to work, […]
- [4 Facts About Addiction Many People Don’t Understand](https://www.anylength.net/blog/4-facts-about-addiction-many-people-dont-understand/): Fact #1 – Addiction rewires brain circuits Substance abuse causes changes in the brain. What starts as a euphoric experience becomes a continuous 24/7 effort to simply feel “normal”. The brain is rewired to compulsively seek the same high that has been chased. Even when faced with negative consequences, the addicted brain now naturally dismisses […]
- [Boredom and Substance Abuse](https://www.anylength.net/blog/boredom-and-substance-abuse/): After your time in a 12-step recovery program, your life changes for the better and the ways you used to occupy your time are not how you currently spend your free time. This can warrant pockets of time where boredom can develop. The problem is that boredom post-substance abuse can be a trigger for relapse. […]
- [Living with an Addict in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/living-with-an-addict-in-recovery/): When your loved one was living a life with addiction, the most important things to them then were drugs or alcohol. After seeking help in a 12-step recovery program, things changed—but maybe not in the way that you expected. It’s normal to hope that your relationship will improve and that you will become a priority […]
- [Meeting God](https://www.anylength.net/blog/meeting-god/): You were on your way home when you died.
 It was a car accident. Nothing particularly remarkable, but fatal nonetheless. You left behind a wife and two children. It was a painless death. The EMTs tried their best to save you, but to no avail. Your body was so utterly shattered you were better off, […]
- [In April 2012, Any Length Recovery Residences Opened its First Men’s Residence](https://www.anylength.net/blog/in-april-2012-any-length-recovery-residences-opened-its-first-mens-residence/): In April 2012, Any Length Recovery Residences opened its first men’s residence, fulfilling a need for affordable, safe housing for men in early recovery. We provide structure and accountability to our residents to help them maintain and strengthen their recovery. We offer individual and group recovery support services, as well as opportunities for fellowship with […]
- [Any Length is Not Just a Sober Living Environment](https://www.anylength.net/blog/any-length-is-not-just-a-sober-living-environment/): Any Length is not just a sober living environment, it is a Recovery Residence. We have a structured program that will unify men to work together towards a universal solution. We provide an environment for individuals, who like us, could not live with or without drugs or alcohol. We sit down each day with our […]
- [Why choose Any Length Retreat?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-choose-any-length-retreat/): Before answering these questions, some really great questions to ask yourself are: Have you tried multiple attempts at getting sober and failed? Have you been in and out of addiction treatment centers and not found a solution to your addiction? Have you ever been to a 30-day drug and alcohol treatment center? Have you tried […]
- [Sober Living is an Essential Element](https://www.anylength.net/blog/sober-living-is-an-essential-element/): Sober Living is an essential element for an individual who has graduated from an addiction treatment center. Whether that individual is an alcoholic or an addict, a Sober Living home can provide the necessary structure and accountability for one who is trying to recover from alcoholism and addiction. Sober Living homes are recommended for the […]
- [Any Length Retreat is helping men recover from their addiction.](https://www.anylength.net/blog/any-length-retreat-is-helping-men-recover-from-their-addiction/): Any Length Retreat is helping men recover from their addiction. Any Length Retreat recovery center for addiction we offer three different retreats, 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day programs. We offer a 30-day addiction recovery center retreat for those who need an in-depth look at the Twelve Steps after they have completed treatment. We offer a 60-day […]
- [Emotional Maturity](https://www.anylength.net/blog/emotional-maturity/): “If a repetition is to be prevented, place the problem, along with everything else, in God’s hands.” (BB pg 120)  The mature person has developed attitudes in relation to himself and his environment which have lifted him above “childishness” in thought and behavior. My Mind Is My Garden, My Thoughts Are My Seeds. I Will […]
- [The Any Length Retreat Uses the Twelve Steps of Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-any-length-retreat-uses-the-twelve-steps-of-recovery/): The Any Length Retreat uses the Twelve Steps of recovery for our 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day addiction recovery center programs. We utilize these steps and the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous because they have helped millions of men and women find recovery and recreate their lives. All of our retreats are geared to help men […]
- [BIG BOOK DEATH THREATS](https://www.anylength.net/blog/big-book-death-threats/): BIG BOOK DEATH THREATS: It can be a useful exercise to go through the Big Book looking for where the Book tells us that we will drink unless we take (or refrain from) specific actions. There are seven main areas of such ‘death threats.’ By the way, they are ‘death threats’ because, for us, to […]
- [The Any Length Retreat’s Philosophy](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-any-length-retreats-philosophy/): The Any Length Retreat’s Philosophy The Any Length Retreat is located just north of Austin Texas on 5 acres. Any Length is an affordable alternative to recovery centers. We have a non-clinical drug rehabilitation that empowers men who have not had success in staying sober on their power or have tried countless other methods to […]
- [Comprehensive, Holistic Focus](https://www.anylength.net/blog/comprehensive-holistic-focus/): Comprehensive, Holistic Focus The exhaustive schedules of most clinical treatment centers have a tendency to stress patients out more than they provide the reassurance that recovery is supposed to provide. In such circumstances, it becomes quite difficult to retain information and to incorporate sobriety into one’s daily regimen. Instead, our 60-day addiction recovery center in […]
- [90 Day Program](https://www.anylength.net/blog/90-day-program/): 90 Day ProgramWhen most people think of addiction recovery, their minds go to sterile, clinical environments and thirty-day clinical treatment centers. However, the problem with most of those treatment centers is that patients must adhere to their preset curricula, which don’t always work for their specific needs. At Any Length Recovery Center, we pride ourselves […]
- [Looking Deep Within One’s Self](https://www.anylength.net/blog/looking-deep-within-ones-self/): Looking Deep Within One’s Self One of the reasons that the 30-day addiction recovery center for men in Austin, Texas is considered a recovery staple is because it’s long enough to provide ample time for the critical components of restoration, but it’s not so long that a person who’s attempting recovery for the first time […]
- [When it comes to addiction recovery, there are a plethora of resources available today.](https://www.anylength.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-addiction-recovery-there-are-a-plethora-of-resources-available-today/): When it comes to addiction recovery, there are a plethora of resources available today. Like people, treatment centers come in all shapes and sizes, and they have many different focuses. However, at our 60-day addiction Recovery Center for men in Austin, Texas, our goal is to simplify the recovery process by providing recovery centers for […]
- [Taking Your Recovery to the Next Level](https://www.anylength.net/blog/taking-your-recovery-to-the-next-level/): Taking Your Recovery to the Next Level There are other benefits to our 30-day addiction recovery center for men in Austin, Texas. Not only do guests review their respective journeys into addiction, but many individuals also use the Any Length Retreat as a means of taking their recoveries to the next level. Whether you are […]
- [30 Day Program](https://www.anylength.net/blog/30-day-program/): 30 Day ProgramDo you want to stop relapsing? Any Length Recovery Center offers an intensive program for men who have relapsed while in sober living. The reason we offer a program like this one is that if you have relapsed while in sober living then you probably don’t need to go back to treatment.  There’s […]
- [Today is a New Day.](https://www.anylength.net/blog/today-is-a-new-day/): Today is a new day. Take this opportunity to create a unique experience with the life that God has blessed you with today. See what you can bring to each moment that you get to participate in today. What are you grateful for today? What motivates you to be the best you can be for […]
- [Responsibility and Accountability](https://www.anylength.net/blog/responsibility-and-accountability/): While in active addiction, most addicts lose touch with many of the skills and abilities that are needed to be an independent member of society. For instance, they take very little care of their bodies and physical health, adopt unhealthy eating habits, and place minimal importance on their hygiene. This exacerbates the state of poor […]
- [The Addiction Recovery Process is like a Puzzle with Many Different Pieces.](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-addiction-recovery-process-is-like-a-puzzle-with-many-different-pieces/): The addiction recovery process is like a puzzle with many different pieces. Of course, the journey differs for every addict, but each addict’s recovery will require several essential components. Active recovery is typically the period spent in the two-week, thirty-day, or sixty- day recovery center or treatment center, during which time an individual participates in […]
- [Recovery and 12 Steps](https://www.anylength.net/blog/recovery-and-12-steps/): Peanut butter and jelly, turkey and dressing, beans and rice, bacon and eggs. Somethings are just better served together. The same is accurate with recovery and 12 steps, willingness, honesty, and open-mindedness. We have a purpose to leave a legacy. We can leave one based on fact or based on fiction. Why do we as […]
- [Recovered for Life Might Seem like a Bold Statement.](https://www.anylength.net/blog/recovered-for-life-might-seem-like-a-bold-statement/): Recovered for Life might seem like a bold statement.  But is it? Is it unreasonable to believe that you and your loved one can recover from alcoholism/drug addiction permanently? Is it unreasonable to think that you and your family could become a whole unit and help other families find recovery?   Our alumni and parents […]
- [Where Do We Find Power?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/where-do-we-find-power/): Where do we find power? What kind of power do you want to live by? I believe there are two powers in this world: Darkness and Light. Everything is capable of emerging out of the darkness into the light. Nothing can outrace its own light. Powerful! So, why do we stay stuck? Why is it […]
- [What is Our Purpose?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-our-purpose/): What is our purpose? Is it to get what we need and help others when we can? Can we get by each day if we only help others when it is convenient? Do we want to just merely survive, or do we want to grow and thrive; to become productive individuals and help rebuild communities. […]
- [The Present Moment is Free](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-present-moment-is-free/): “The greatest human quest is to know what one must do to become a human being.” —IMMANUEL KANT   The present moment is free. We have sometimes found it impossible to be in the moment. Today, I was driving to visit a friend in the hospital and ran a red light. Nothing tragic happened. I […]
- [Let Go of Yesterday and Live Wholly for Today](https://www.anylength.net/blog/let-go-of-yesterday-and-live-wholly-for-today/): Broken Dreams “As children bring their broken toys With tears for us to mend, I brought my broken dreams to God Because He was my Friend. “But instead of leaving Him In peace to work alone, I hung around and tried to help with ways that were my own. At last, I snatched them back […]
- [RAW SPIRITUAL COURAGE:](https://www.anylength.net/blog/raw-spiritual-courage/): “We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us!   We’re all going to die, all of us, what a circus! That alone should make us love each other, but it doesn’t. We are terrorized and flattened by trivialities, we are eaten up […]
- [HOW FREE DO YOU WANT TO BE?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-free-do-you-want-to-be/): “You forget that you have just now tapped a source of power much greater than yourself.” BB pg 63   God is in our innermost being, yet we look everywhere ‘out there’ in our life instead of where the Big Book tells us, “We found the Great Reality deep down within us.” I’ve found access […]
- [THUS WE GROW... giving it away to GET & KEEP IT!](https://www.anylength.net/blog/thus-we-grow-giving-it-away-to-get-keep-it/): Bill W & Dr. Bob told AA #3, Bill D, “We’re giving you a treatment for alcoholism.”  That was in June 1935. He never drank again. He too has become a respected and useful member of his community. So, you see, there were three alcoholics in that town, who now felt they had to give […]
- [On Step Two](https://www.anylength.net/blog/on-step-two/): The question the Big Book gives us for a beginner taking Step 2 is found on page 47: “Do I now believe, or am I even willing to believe, that there is a Power greater than myself?”   For those of us who are going through the Steps more than once or who already have […]
- [Sober Living Environment](https://www.anylength.net/blog/sober-living-environment/): Do you have men that you have sent to a Sober Living environment but new that they needed more than that, but you may not have been confident that there was a place for them to go?   I believe that Any Length Retreat can help those men. We offer a recovery program at Any […]
- [Importance of HomeGroup](https://www.anylength.net/blog/blog-4/): For most of us a sense of belonging to something genuine hadn’t been a relevant factor in our lives for a long time or maybe not at all. For myself most of the times I associated with other people or groups in general it was very surface level and although I may physically had been […]
- [The Importance of Sober Living](https://www.anylength.net/blog/blog-3/): The importance of sober living has long been a question for addicts and the families of those alike. Isn’t it a bad idea to put a number of addicts and alcoholics all together under one roof? Shouldn’t my loved one be reintegrating back into the world with those who don’t struggle with addiction? Hopefully I […]
- [5 Low Stress Jobs to Help You Make Ends Meet During Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/blog-1/): When you are just starting in recovery, it can be difficult to deal with just about anything else. Your focus needs to be on getting better and getting to the root of your addiction, but you likely also need some simple ways to make ends meet financially, too. Gig jobs can be a great option […]
- [The importance of a homegroup](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-importance-of-a-homegroup/): For most of us a sense of belonging to something genuine hadn’t been a relevant factor in our lives for a long time or maybe not at all. For myself most of the times i associated with other people or groups in general it was very surface level and although i may physically had been […]
- [Working in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/working-in-recovery/): Human beings are in a constant and continuous conversation inside their minds. This dialogue that exists in our thoughts can be the source of great turmoil. All people struggle with the existence of mental conflict throughout their lifetime. Life is about finding satisfaction with one’s self. Society often leads one to believe that material possessions […]
- [Dr. Samford Recommends Any Length](https://www.anylength.net/blog/dr-samford-recommends-length/): The good news is that there are many treatment and care options available for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. The not so good news is that many providers in today’s marketplace have lost connection with ethical practices and providing quality client care. As a clinician in the field, it is imperative that I […]
- [Chief Of Police Says Any Length Gives Him Hope](https://www.anylength.net/blog/7710-2/): [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.anylength.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Any-Length-Testimonial.pdf” title=”Any Length Testimonial”]
- [Ev’ry Day (I’m) Recoverin](https://www.anylength.net/blog/evry-day-im-recoverin/): “Do you feel Lucky, Punk”? (or) Do you feel Blessed? We’re all familiar with the first quote from the Clint Eastwood movie, but what about that second question?  Do I feel Blessed? What the heck does that mean – I don’t go to church.  If you feel – either Lucky – or – Unlucky, most […]
- [Getting Sober: How Your Body and Mind Heal](https://www.anylength.net/blog/body-mind-heal-getting-sober/): Getting sober – for too many people, those two words represent a seemingly-unattainable reality. You feel like you’re endlessly falling down a hole leading to inevitable death, and then someone throws you a rope. But now what? Instead of early death, you’re faced with the prospect of once again having a future through recovery and […]
- [How Even Moderate Drinking Can Lead to Brain Decline](https://www.anylength.net/blog/moderate-drinking-can-lead-brain-decline/): Ethanol and the intoxicating spirits derived from it have been around longer than anybody can account for. Alcohol and the severe or moderate drinking attached with it happens to be everywhere you turn. Whether celebrating or mourning something taking place or just completely trying to mask your feelings and hide from life- it has been […]
- [Why We Are NOT A "Treatment" Center](https://www.anylength.net/blog/not-treatment-center/): Do you want to stop going in and out of treatment centers? Do you want to stop relapsing? The Any Length Recovery Center for Men has an affordable alternative to treatment centers. Our experience has shown us, that if you are the real addict or alcoholic, many traditional treatment center techniques won’t be effective. If you’re […]
- [New Study Concludes Drinking Makes You Older at a Cellular Level](https://www.anylength.net/blog/drinking-makes-older-cellular-level/): We celebrate a birthday once a year but we are allowed to commemorate our unbirthdays 364 days of the year. In the end, age is just a number though. What really matters is life experience and understanding as we continue to age on a cellular level. We’re given this one vessel to live in doing […]
- [Texas Receives Millions in Aid to Fight Opioid Crisis](https://www.anylength.net/blog/texas-receives-millions-in-aid-to-fight-opioid-crisis/): Human beings- what remarkable creatures! We have existed and endured for thousands of years through change. On a planet that is constantly revolving with its inhabitants evolving, we have overcome so much and continued to thrive through stimulated conditions. We have created cures to diseases that ran rampant at one point in time. We have […]
- [Why Do People Fear Getting Sober?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/people-fear-getting-sober/): Nobody in their right mind stays awake at night praying and wishing they would become an alcoholic or a junkie the very next day. It doesn’t happen overnight just like that. Unfortunately, becoming a professional addict or alcoholic generally takes months or years of debauchery indulging and practice in ruining everything in your life and […]
- [How to Avoid and Overcome Isolation in Sobriety](https://www.anylength.net/blog/avoid-overcome-isolation-sobriety/): Getting sand on your ice cream, spilling ketchup in your bed, or getting an all peanut butter sandwich without jelly- these are a few things I don’t care for. You know what else I don’t care for? My alcoholic thinking. It’s the worst when you enter recovery to better your life and the production ahead […]
- [The Role of Willpower in Addiction and Sobriety](https://www.anylength.net/blog/role-willpower-addiction-sobriety/): As you read these words, think about you reading these words- then think about that. That’s, of course, a strange way to open up an article, but one that proves a point. The human brain creates its own perception of everything and the limitations are endless on one end of the spectrum. The things that […]
- [The Importance of a Higher Power and Why it can be Anything You Want](https://www.anylength.net/blog/higher-power-can-be-anything-you-want/): Do you ever just wake up and sometimes feel like you’re in a bad version of Groundhogs Day? Nothing new or exciting really going on as routine and structure dictate the details of your life. Day in and day out- punch in and punch out. Everything just kind of becomes predictable. It can be a […]
- [Subtle Signs You’ve Become Complacent in Sobriety](https://www.anylength.net/blog/signs-youve-become-complacent-sobriety/): I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes. Okay, okay, it’s cheesy, I know. The point to my horrible joke was to acknowledge that seeing the signs is always favorable. As addicts and alcoholics, we love to turn a blind eye to the things we don’t want to deal with and make them […]
- [Add These Tips to Your Daily Reprieve!](https://www.anylength.net/blog/tips-to-your-daily-reprieve/): Have you ever stopped to just sit awestruck in amazement at how remarkable this one life we are given truly is? We are handed the power of choice and a conglomeration of opportunities to be something or nothing and live as we please- within boundaries of course. We, as in the human race, tend to […]
- [10 Suggestions for Newcomers](https://www.anylength.net/blog/10-suggestions-newcomers/): Addiction is like this alter ego that lives inside of us. It has its own voice and makes demands pretty frequently. Upon immersing ourselves into the nasty waters of addiction and alcoholism, we usually find ourselves struggling to tread in the deep end (as the current will surely always take us). The chaos that amalgamates […]
- [What Drugs Don’t Show Up On a Standard Drug Test](https://www.anylength.net/blog/drugs-dont-show-standard-drug-test/): As I hum the pink panther tune and think about how being sneaky comes so instinctively, it’s important to note that this is what addicts and alcoholics do. We have a gene in us that makes us the best liars, actors, and manipulators out there. This is not an excuse to act like a complete […]
- [3 Types of Alcoholic Drinking](https://www.anylength.net/blog/types-alcoholic-drinking/): For many, knowing if you are actually an alcoholic can be confusing. Often, people are in denial and do not want to admit they have a drinking problem, or they simply do not want to believe they actually have alcoholic drinking tendencies. It is not commonly known what actually defines alcoholic drinking, and there are […]
- [10 Ways to Break Drug Cravings](https://www.anylength.net/blog/10-ways-to-break-drug-cravings/): Imagine yourself walking down the sidewalk. Maybe you’re texting on your phone or maybe you’re smoking a cigarette and just casually whistling the tune from Kill Bill. Maybe you’re lost and just walked into a yoga studio in session and made a bunch of noise rather rudely as you were caught off guard realizing it […]
- [Why You Can’t Think Yourself Sober](https://www.anylength.net/blog/cant-think-yourself-sober/): More than likely, nobody would be taking the time to read this article if we hadn’t positioned ourselves to a point of needing help or advice from somebody with similar struggles who had also doused their life in kerosene and struck a match. Far too often, the bulk of us were living the dream and […]
- [10 Classic Signs of Enabling an Addict](https://www.anylength.net/blog/10-classic-signs-enabling-an-addict/): The mysteries of life! We are all shot out into this world without the slightest inkling as to what’s ahead and the mistakes to come. Life is one of those things that just comes to you slowly where it’s best just to experience something for yourself rather than to be told about it. In this […]
- [Faith Without Works is Dead](https://www.anylength.net/blog/faith-without-works-dead/): Life is a big learning game with a lot of curve balls thrown in our directions. Although we strike out often, the curve balls are the life lessons we need to make us better players. In a cynical frame of mind, life is just a collection of mistakes and we, as human beings, decide whether […]
- [Why Addiction is a Disease](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-addiction-is-a-disease/): Imagine you’re walking down the hallway of life. You take a left heading one way, and then you take a right heading another. As you pick up the pace, you hear the scuffle of your feet and the after trail of your past and the footprints left in it. You take another left avoiding a […]
- [Admittance Vs. Acceptance in Addiction Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/admittance-vs-acceptance/): Admittance vs. Acceptance. What is the difference between them in addiction recovery? We’re all familiar with the age-old definition of insanity. You know, the one that kind of gets repeated to you after you’ve done something wrong for the 2nd or 3rd time…. or 6th, 7th, and 8th in my case. Well anyway, “they” say […]
- [The Importance of Prayer and Meditation](https://www.anylength.net/blog/importance-prayer-and-meditation/): Waking up and getting out of bed, we have lived our lives with the playful concept that there is a right and wrong side of the bed to get out of. In the end, we know that the chances of fate being dependent upon which side of the room our feet hit the floor on […]
- [Why Choose a Recovery Residence](https://www.anylength.net/blog/choose-recovery-residence/): Addiction is a demon that may sleep for a little bit, but never enters and eternal rest. As we scuffle through life smelling the roses here and there and taking it all in, often times addiction decides to take the reins and lead us off path for a while. Most of us never really see […]
- [Breakdown and Benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous](https://www.anylength.net/blog/breakdown-benefits-alcoholics-anonymous/): Unwelcome situations and uncomfortable moments have been the bane of my existence for years. For some ghastly amount of time, I have created senseless difficulties in my life- over and over again. Not that I personally enjoy encountering said issues, but because I never took a step back to identify the problems in my life […]
- [Diet & Workout Ideas for Those in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/diet-workout-ideas-for-those-in-recovery/): We know that eating well and exercising often are two of the keys to living a long, healthy life. This is true for everyone, but it becomes even more true for people who are recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction. We’ve talked recently about the benefits of healthy food and the implementation of an […]
- [Pros & Cons of Legalizing Marijuana](https://www.anylength.net/blog/pros-con-of-legalizing-marijuana/): The legal status of marijuana is a hot topic – nearly everyone seems to have an opinion. The drug does have some medical uses and in many places around the world, patients use it to manage their chronic pain. Different cultures believe it has spiritual properties and use it during traditional ceremonies. But what about […]
- [5 Wellness Tips for Recovering Addicts](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-wellness-tips-for-recovering-addicts/): Completing a treatment program is only the first step in achieving lifelong recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Once your treatment is over, there’s still work to be done – it’s likely that your entire lifestyle will have to change. When you were in the thick of your addiction, you were probably neglecting […]
- [Codependency and Addiction](https://www.anylength.net/blog/codependency-and-addiction/): Recently, we’ve talked a bit about enabling an addict – that is, protecting your addicted loved one from the consequences of his or her actions. Another common, similar behavior that can develop between an addict and their loved one is codependency. A codependent is a loved one of an addict who puts the addict’s needs […]
- [What Are "Legal Highs"?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-are-legal-highs/): Don’t let the name fool you – legal highs are not necessarily legal. In 2010, some legal highs became illegal in the United States, based on information from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). As a result, these herbal highs became Schedule I controlled substances, which means they are illegal and have no permitted medical uses. […]
- [4 Commonly Abused Legal Research Chemicals: Popular Research Chemicals](https://www.anylength.net/blog/4-commonly-abused-research-chemicals/): There is a difference between legal research chemicals used in scientific research and those that are used as a way to get high. The latter are developed in a laboratory and are meant to simulate the effects of other commonly misused drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and opioids. These substances tend to be inexpensive to make […]
- [Carrying the Message](https://www.anylength.net/blog/carrying-the-message/): Remember how far you’ve come from the moment you stepped into your recovery program and how far you’ve come since then. According to the twelfth step of Alcoholics (or Narcotics) Anonymous, in order to fully recover and take your sobriety to the next level, you must share yourself and your story with those who are […]
- [Fentanyl in Street Drugs](https://www.anylength.net/blog/fentanyl-in-street-drugs/): Fentanyl is one of the strongest synthetic opioid painkillers on the market today, and it’s become the number one culprit in opioid-related overdoses. From 2013 to 2016, fatal overdoses involving fentanyl doubled each year. This is a terrifyingly quick rise and it doesn’t appear that those numbers will begin going down anytime soon. One of […]
- [5 Uncommon Drugs That Can Be Abused](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-uncommon-drugs-that-can-be-abused/): It makes sense that drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are well-known around the country: they are some of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States. But, of course, these three aren’t the only drugs of abuse. There are hundreds of thousands of substances that can create a high when ingested. Let’s take […]
- [How has Drug Abuse Changed in the Last Decade?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-has-drug-abuse-changed-in-the-last-decade/): For hundreds of years, drugs have been abused all over the world. As the years go by, trends in the types of drugs and demographics of users often change. The data we have on drug use can help us have an idea of what drug use will look like in the next few years, and […]
- [What Is the Most Commonly Abused Drug in the United States](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-the-most-commonly-abused-drug-in-the-united-states/): Drug and alcohol addictions are both quite common in the USA. 19.7 million Americans are believed to be addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. However, the problem doesn’t end there. Many people abuse drugs without developing an addiction to them. Drug abuse is defined as any use of drugs for nonmedical purposes, or outside of their […]
- [How to Help an Addict Without Enabling Them](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-help-an-addict-without-enabling-them/): When you’re watching someone you love suffer from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it’s common to feel very helpless. Because of this, it’s also common for people to try to do too much, get too involved, and accidentally end up enabling the addict despite acting with good intentions. Behaviors that enable an addicted person […]
- [What Are Designer Drugs?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-are-designer-drugs/): When the use of fentanyl began to rise in the 1980s, the term “designer drug” was coined to refer to it and other drugs like it. Designer drugs refer to drugs that are manufactured in a laboratory (usually illegally) by manipulating or mimicking the properties of a drug that originates from a plant.  Some designer […]
- [Drug Abuse Rates in the United States](https://www.anylength.net/blog/drug-abuse-rates-in-the-united-states/): Recent government statistics estimate that around 24.6 million people in the United States use illicit drugs every 30 days. That’s nearly 10 percent of people over the age of 12. According to findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, overall drug abuse rates have remained steady since 2002, but nonmedical use of […]
- [How to Handle Employment in Early Sobriety](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-handle-employment-in-early-sobriety/): One of the biggest steps to putting your addiction behind you and returning to a “normal” life is going back to work. Starting to work after treatment is a great way to create structure in your new life, and this is vital to maintaining long-term sobriety. It’s important to be especially careful in your first […]
- [Why Marijuana is Dangerous for a Drug Addict](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-marijuana-is-dangerous-for-a-drug-addict/): Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the United States and the rest of the world. It’s used medicinally in many cases and can help treat symptoms of chronic illnesses like HIV, multiple sclerosis, cancer, Crohn’s disease, and seizure disorders. Other cultures around the world use it because they believe it has spiritual properties. […]
- [What is the Opioid Epidemic in the United States?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-the-opioid-epidemic-in-the-united-states/): For decades now, we’ve experienced an epidemic involving opioid misuse in the United States. In 2017, nearly 68% of all overdose deaths involved opioids, for a grand total of 47, 600 deaths. The opioid crisis began in three waves. The epidemic began in the 1990s when an increase in the number of opioids prescribed to […]
- [What is PCP?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-pcp/): In the 1950s, PCP was developed with the intent to act as a surgical anaesthetic for humans, and eventually also used as a veterinary anaesthetic for animals. However, the drug was soon discontinued after the negative effects on patients’ minds were discovered. However, many of the reasons PCP was discontinued from medical use became reasons […]
- [Fentanyl's Overdose Potential](https://www.anylength.net/blog/fentanyls-overdose-potential/): Over 130 people die each day in the United States from overdosing on opioids. Many opioid-related deaths involve more than one drug, but fentanyl has become the number one opioid killer. Each year between 2013 and 2016 alone, fentanyl-related drug overdoses rose by over 100%. What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is the strongest synthetic opioid pain […]
- [What to Expect When Detoxing From Alcohol](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-to-expect-when-detoxing-from-alcohol/): Alcohol may be one of the easiest substances to begin abusing because of how easy it is to obtain. It’s legal and it’s a normal part of a lot of people’s everyday lives, so it might take a while for people to think twice about a loved one’s drinking habits. More than 15 million people […]
- [Signs and Dangers of Complacency in Sobriety](https://www.anylength.net/blog/signs-and-dangers-of-complacency-in-sobriety/): Getting sober can be an amazing feeling after months or years taken up by addiction. However, there’s such a thing as being too comfortable with your sobriety, and it’s not necessarily a good thing. When a person begins feels complacent, they feel they’ve already done enough to improve their situation and no longer feel in […]
- [The Abuse Potential of DXM (Dextromethorphan)](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-abuse-potential-of-dxm-dextromethorphan/): Before codeine was outlawed as an ingredient in over the counter medications, people would turn to cough medicine for a cheap and easy high. Even now, though, taking too high of a dose of OTC medicines – whether intentionally or by accident – can make a person feel high. DXM stands for dextromethorphan, and it […]
- [How Sleep Heals the Brain](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-sleep-heals-the-brain/): Any article you may come across about living a healthy lifestyle points out how important it is to get enough sleep. During sleep, the body has the chance to rest and recover so it can continue functioning properly day after day. Often, people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol don’t have healthy sleep habits. […]
- [What to Expect When Detoxing from Heroin](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-to-expect-when-detoxing-from-heroin/): Most of us know the United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis. The crisis refers in large part to prescription medication being abused, but there’s another common opioid that’s been around for decades: heroin. Just under a million Americans reported using heroin in the past year, according to a 2016 survey. Between […]
- [Enabling Addicts and the Dangers of Doing So](https://www.anylength.net/blog/enabling-addicts-and-the-dangers-of-doing-so/): It can be incredibly difficult to watch someone in your life suffer from a substance addiction. You want to help them any way you can, but figuring out the best way to do so is not always easy. In addition, it can be tough to initiate a conversation about finding help. It’s not uncommon to […]
- [Why Reliance on A Higher Power is More Helpful than Willpower for Beating Addiction](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-reliance-on-a-higher-power-is-more-helpful-than-willpower-for-beating-addiction/): Many people who have completed a 12-step addiction recovery program go on to sing its praises once they’ve recovered. One of the key differentiators between 12-step programs and other recovery programs (and arguably one of the reasons it’s so effective for so many people) is its incorporation of spirituality. Spirituality and religion are not necessarily […]
- [Tips for Your Diet in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/tips-for-your-diet-in-recovery/): Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction is a gradual process that involves making many lifestyle changes. We’ve recently talked about how exercise affects the body and can help a recovering addict manage cravings. There’s another major lifestyle change that a lot of people are making at the beginning of a new year: diet. Is there […]
- [4 Dangers of Intravenous Drug Use](https://www.anylength.net/blog/4-dangers-of-intravenous-drug-use/): Intravenous drug use, or taking drugs by injecting the substance directly into the body, is one of the most dangerous practices among drug users. Yet for many types of drugs, like heroin, one of the most common and preferred ways of taking them is via injection. Addicts who use intravenous drugs usually do so because […]
- [How Does Exercise Help Addicts in Recovery?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-does-exercise-help-addicts-in-recovery/): For most people in recovery from an addiction, treatment involves some sort of counseling: speaking with another individual or a group of people to figure out the root cause and to learn how to manage any feelings or emotions that could lead to a future relapse. Recovering from an addiction is all about making lifestyle […]
- [3 Long Term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain and Body](https://www.anylength.net/blog/3-long-term-effects-of-alcohol-on-the-brain-and-body/): The use of alcohol has become so normalized in American culture. Many people begin drinking as teenagers in high school, learn how to binge-drink at college parties, and go for after-work drinks with coworkers throughout adulthood. According to a 2017 study, nearly 27% of adults in the US had reported engaging in binge drinking in […]
- [What is the Difference Between Substance Abuse and Addiction?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-substance-abuse-and-addiction/): If you’ve noticed someone you love has been using drugs, it’s easy to assume the worst. However, not all cases of drug use or abuse mean the user is spiraling downward into addiction. The main difference between substance abuse and substance addiction comes down to how much control the person has over their use. In […]
- [5 of the Most Commonly Misused Prescription Drugs](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-of-the-most-commonly-misused-prescription-drugs/): It’s easy to imagine that the extent of drug abuse and addictions are limited to illegal street drugs. That is not true. Approximately 48 million Americans have used prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes in their lifetime. After marijuana, legal prescription drugs are in fact the most commonly abused drugs in the US. As we know, […]
- [What Age Do You Have to Be to Enter Residential Treatment?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-age-do-you-have-to-be-to-enter-residential-treatment/): Often, when we imagine someone addicted to drugs or alcohol, we picture a person in their 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s. Rarely would we imagine a young teen or an older person as an addict. However, it’s entirely possible for people at either end of the age spectrum to suffer from an addiction. What treatment […]
- [Why Can't My Spouse Stop Using Drugs or Alcohol?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-cant-my-spouse-stop-using-drugs-or-alcohol/): Finding out someone you love has been abusing alcohol or drugs can be heartbreaking. Your spouse may have already tried to stop drinking or using to no avail. It can leave you feeling scared and asking a lot of questions – does he or she even care? Are these substances more important to him or […]
- [What is Kratom?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-kratom/): There are hundreds of thousands of drugs out in the world.  Some are very prevalent in culture, and others not so much. Some are made with chemicals in labs, and some are sourced naturally from different types of plants. Kratom is a lesser-known, “natural” drug, which has recently been on the rise thanks to some […]
- [How Do I Tell My Loved One They Need Help for Their Addiction?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-do-i-tell-my-loved-one-they-need-help-for-their-addiction/): It can be extremely tough watching someone you love suffer at the hands of drugs or alcohol. They may not believe they have a problem, or they may not want to get help. Having the support of you, someone who loves them, can make it easier for an addict to begin taking steps to get […]
- [What to Do if You're Prescribed Narcotics While in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-to-do-if-youre-prescribed-narcotics-while-in-recovery/): You probably already know that the United States is in the midst of an opioid crisis. In 2017, the most recent year for which data is available, 58.7 opioid prescriptions were written for every 100 people. The knowledge of how addictive opioids are coupled with how easy they can be to get makes it a […]
- [What Does Methamphetamine Use Look Like?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-does-methamphetamine-use-look-like/): During World War II, methamphetamine, or meth for short, was commonly used among soldiers to help keep them focused on the battlefield. In fact, meth was medically approved in the US, and often prescribed to treat depression until abuse rates began to rise and the drug was made illegal for most uses in 1971. Despite […]
- [Signs of Opiate Use](https://www.anylength.net/blog/signs-of-opiate-use/): In 2014, nearly 2 million people abused or were dependent on opioids, and it’s become a nationwide crisis.  You’ve probably heard the words opiate and opioid being thrown around in light of this epidemic. While these terms sound and look similar, there is a subtle yet significant distinction between the two. Both terms refer to […]
- [Types of Paraphernalia for 5 Common Drugs](https://www.anylength.net/blog/types-of-paraphernalia-for-5-common-drugs/): If you’ve begun to suspect your loved one of using drugs, one of the most obvious tell-tale signs is whether they have any drug paraphernalia hiding anywhere. Some of these paraphernalia items, like tin foil, spoons, or straws may not jump out at you as items of concern right away, so it’s important to know […]
- [What Should I Do if I Suspect My Loved One is Using Drugs?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-should-i-do-if-i-suspect-my-loved-one-is-using-drugs/): Nobody wants to believe someone they love could be using drugs. It’s easy to let panic set in and worst-case scenarios take over your mind.  Thinking about everything that might go wrong can be scary, but it’s important to remain calm and not let your fears take over.  Here’s what you should do if you […]
- [What Constitutes Abusing Drugs?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-constitutes-abusing-drugs/): When it comes to drug or alcohol use, we hear a few common terms thrown around, like use, abuse, and addiction or dependency. For those unfamiliar with these terms, it may be hard to understand whether or not they’re interchangeable, or what the difference is between each. Maybe you or a loved one has been […]
- [Setting Expectations for Yourself in Sobriety: The Do's and Don'ts](https://www.anylength.net/blog/setting-expectations-for-yourself-in-sobriety-the-dos-and-donts/): If you’ve lost yourself to an addiction, the concept of sobriety can be a hard one to grasp. You may not remember what it feels like to live a life free from the influence of drugs or alcohol. The idea of achieving sobriety may even feel a bit intimidating, as if you’re venturing into unknown […]
- [How Does Sober Living Help Maintain Sobriety?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-does-sober-living-help-maintain-sobriety/): If you’ve been looking into or have recently completed a treatment program for drug or alcohol addiction, you’ve likely come across sober living programs. Maybe you’ve wondered whether sober living is actually helpful. Sober living homes provide residents with a stepping stone from inpatient treatment to “normal” life. In the 18 months following completion of […]
- [Is Isolating an Indicator of Drug Abuse?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-isolating-an-indicator-of-drug-abuse/): You’ve done your research and you know the signs. You notice your loved one is isolating himself or herself much more than usual, and you suspect it’s because they’re abusing drugs. Isolating is a common indicator of drug abuse, so if your loved one is exhibiting other physical or behavioral symptoms, you may be right […]
- [Why is Being Involved in the Community So Important for an Addict's Recovery?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-is-being-involved-in-the-community-so-important-for-an-addicts-recovery/): By nature, humans are social creatures. Because of this, we crave connection with other humans. While it’s absolutely possible to achieve success individually, we’re often able to achieve better and faster results when we’re working with a group. If you think about it that way, it makes complete sense that so many addiction recovery programs, […]
- [How to Get Help for A Loved One Struggling with Addiction](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-get-help-for-a-loved-one-struggling-with-addiction/): You’ve identified the signs and confronted your loved one. Your worst fears have been confirmed: your loved one is addicted to alcohol or drugs. Now what? It may feel like the end of the world at first, but don’t give up hope. Watching your loved one struggle with an addiction can be incredibly hard, but […]
- [3 Ways to Help Others Who Are Struggling With Addiction](https://www.anylength.net/blog/3-ways-to-help-others-who-are-struggling-with-addiction/): So you’ve recently beat an addiction and are excited to declare yourself recovered. Congratulations! That’s no small feat. Since you know how it feels to struggle with an addiction and possibly doubt yourself through recovery, you probably want to help others who are recovering from an addiction themselves. Your story and advice could be a […]
- [3 Common Triggers of Drug and Alcohol Abuse](https://www.anylength.net/blog/3-common-triggers-of-drug-and-alcohol-abuse/): In the USA, drug use and abuse is on the rise across all demographics. In 2014, it was reported that heroin users had tripled since 2003, and the number of drug overdose deaths involving opioids had quadrupled since 1999. Alcohol abuse rates are also climbing. Between 2002 and 2013, high-risk drinking (more than three drinks […]
- [Is LSD Addictive?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-lsd-addictive/): Is LSD an addictive drug? It’s been used for many years recreationally, and has even played a role in therapeutic treatment, but is that use dangerous? In this blog, we’ll explore what you need to know about LSD and whether it has addictive potential. LSD, also known by its street name, acid, is a hallucinogen […]
- [Why You Can't Force Someone to Get Treatment for an Addiction (& What to Do Instead)](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-you-cant-force-someone-to-get-treatment-for-an-addiction-what-to-do-instead/): Watching someone you love lose themselves to an addiction is never easy. You might find yourself beginning to act out of fear or desperation, trying to manipulate or control your loved one, or trying to force them into treatment. Unfortunately, these fear-based behaviors don’t help anyone, and will likely only make the situation worse. You […]
- [Is it Possible to Find Lifelong Recovery from Addiction?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-it-possible-to-find-lifelong-recovery-from-addiction/): Anyone who has struggled with addiction knows it can be hard to imagine what a future free from substance dependency looks like. It’s easy to let yourself be consumed by negative thoughts: “getting sober is too hard”, “only certain types of people have it in them to overcome addiction”, etc.  Remember, almost everyone who has […]
- [What is the Importance of a Sponsor in Recovery?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-the-importance-of-a-sponsor-in-recovery/): Even if you’ve never battled an addiction yourself, you’ve likely heard the word “sponsor” in connection with addiction recovery. A sponsor is a mentor or a guide who has gone through the journey to recovery themselves and is able to mentor or guide another person, known as a sponsee, who is working toward recovery themselves. […]
- [What Makes Addiction So Difficult to Overcome?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-makes-addiction-so-difficult-to-overcome/): There’s no doubt that recovering from addiction is rarely easy. It’s also difficult to answer the question of why addiction is so hard to overcome. Addiction has many layers, and each addiction is as complex and unique as each person suffering. To best guess why addiction is so difficult to beat, let’s take a look […]
- [Why Do 12-Step Programs Have Such Success?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-do-12-step-programs-have-such-success/): Many different programs and roads to recovery from alcohol and drug addictions are available to help people heal. Arguably the most popular method, known about even by people who have never had a brush with addiction, is the 12-step program. The 12 steps were first established by Alcoholics Anonymous way back in 1939. How have […]
- [5 Signs Your Loved One is Abusing Drugs](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-signs-your-loved-one-is-abusing-drugs/): You’ve noticed something about your loved one has been a bit off lately. Maybe it took you a while to realize it. Maybe you didn’t want to realize it, but there’s little doubt in your mind at this point. You think your loved one is abusing drugs. It’s a devastating thought, but how can you […]
- [How Do I Bounce Back from A Relapse?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-do-i-bounce-back-from-a-relapse/): Experiencing a relapse after completing treatment for addiction can be disheartening at best. It’s easy to allow negative, self-destructive thoughts into your head, and feel discouraged from trying again. It’s important to remember that a relapse is not a failure. Relapsing can be part of the recovery process for many people, and that it’s still […]
- [Why do Relapses Occur?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-do-relapses-occur/): A quick internet search for relapse statistics brings up numbers that look a bit discouraging. Relapses are absolutely a setback in recovery from addiction, but they aren’t a failure, and it’s possible to bounce back from a relapse to achieve lifelong recovery. Your best shot at preventing yourself or your loved one from relapsing is […]
- [How to Set Boundaries When Your Loved One is Suffering from Addiction](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-set-boundaries-when-your-loved-one-is-suffering-from-addiction/): Watching a loved one suffer from an addiction can be incredibly painful.  You want your loved one to be healthy, happy, and to know that they’re loved. Addiction can create a toxic environment in your relationship, making it difficult to communicate these feelings effectively, and causing unbearable emotional or even physical harm.  Knowing how to […]
- [3 Advantages of Residential Treatment Centers](https://www.anylength.net/blog/3-advantages-of-residential-treatment-centers/): A staggering 21 million Americans have some sort of substance addiction, according to Addiction Center, yet only around 10% of those people receive treatment. If you’re one of those 21 million and you’re here because you’re considering your treatment options, you’re on the right track. Treatment can make the difference between life and death. By […]
- [What is the Recommended Time for Residential Treatment?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-the-recommended-time-for-residential-treatment/): There are probably a lot of people reading this article and are considering checking into treatment for drug or alcohol use, and they are all wondering the same thing. “How long should I be in there?” Unfortunately the answer is probably not as straightforward as you would probably like. There are lots of factors involved […]
- [What is Legal Pot, or "Spice"?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-legal-pot-or-spice/): “Spice”, also called “K2”, is a semisynthetic mixture of ground plant matter and chemicals often smoked by people looking to become intoxicated. It can also be referred to as legal weed because some of the chemicals found within it are similar to those found in marijuana, however the effects of using spice are often very […]
- [Most Common Street Drugs and Their Effects](https://www.anylength.net/blog/most-common-street-drugs-and-their-effects/): Heroin Heroin is a common street drug made from morphine, which is extracted from the opium found in opium poppies. Heroin is known for its properties as a powerful sedative and painkiller, which together combine to create an intense feeling of intoxication and euphoria. Users generally inject heroin directly into the bloodstream, although it is […]
- [What is MDMA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-mdma/): MDMA, commonly called “Ecstacy”, or “Molly”, is an illegal drug that falls into the classification of stimulant hallucinogens. Popularized in the 90’s by its use at all night dance parties, or “raves”, MDMA is most commonly used as a club drug, though its use has expanded in recent history. MDMA is characterized by its effects […]
- [What to do if I Found Drugs in my Son’s Room](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-to-do-if-i-found-drugs-in-my-sons-room/): It’s every parent’s nightmare. No one wants to believe that their little baby might be involved in anything so unsavory and dangerous as drug use. It could be anything; weed, pills, coke, meth, heroin, maybe even something you can’t identify. I doesn’t necessarily matter what you found. The problem is the same: your son is […]
- [Signs Your Spouse Has a Problem With Alcohol](https://www.anylength.net/blog/signs-your-spouse-has-a-problem-with-alcohol/): It can be easy, when married to someone, to overlook some of the tell-tale signs of alcoholism, especially when you always want to believe the best about your significant other. The idea that they may be alcoholic is a frightening one, and no one wants to have to come to terms with that reality, no […]
- [What to do if My Son is Using Drugs](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-to-do-if-my-son-is-using-drugs/): There may be many different ways that you can find out that your son is using drugs. Money and prescription medicine going missing, changes is your sons mood and behavior, and sickness are signs that your son may be using. Or maybe you just find drugs or paraphernalia outright, confirming suspicions that you may have […]
- [Does AA Work?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/does-aa-work/): Everyone is different. One brain is different from the next, and no two minds are the same. For that reason, when dealing with problems like addiction, it can often be a difficult challenge; like throwing darts at a dart board with all the lights turned off. If you talk to any psychiatrist, they will tell […]
- [What are Dabs?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-are-dabs/): Dabbing refers to smoking butane hash oil, which is a form of cannabis that has extremely high concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana. Compared to the relatively small amount of THC in regular marijuana, which can range from 3% to 25%, hash oil, or dabs, can have as much […]
- [Can Somas be Abused?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/can-somas-be-abused/): As we enter into the later part of 2019, some people, especially in the younger generation, have never even heard of carisoprodol, or “Soma”. It is a drug that was popular in the 80’s and 90’s for its sedative effects, but it has all but been replaced in terms of medical use and illegal abuse […]
- [What is Crack?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-crack/): Crack is the most common name for crack cocaine, which is a highly potent illegal stimulant. Derived from powder cocaine, crack is made by mixing cocaine with ammonia or baking soda and heating the mixture until rocks form. Because of the high purity of crack in comparison to regular cocaine, it is extremely powerful, and […]
- [Can Klonopin Be Abused?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/can-klonopin-be-abused/): Klonopin is the brand name of the prescription drug clonazepam, which is prescribed by health care providers to treat seizures, panic disorder, and certain types of anxiety disorders. Klonopin is of the drug category benzodiazepines, which include the drugs alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan).  Benzodiazepines create a feeling of calm by affecting neurotransmitters […]
- [Is Adderall Addicting?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-adderall-addicting/): Many people in America suffer from a common condition known as ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Symptoms of this disorder include finding it difficult to pay attention, disorganization, moving around constantly, and impulsivity. ADHD is relatively common in the United States, and “the American Psychiatric Association states in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders […]
- [What is GHB](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-ghb/): GHB is a psychoactive sedating substance that is commonly referred to as a “club drug” or “date rape” drug. Though used occasionally in its prescription form, Xyrem, to treat narcolepsy, GHB is most often used illegally, and is sought after for its euphoric and intoxicating effects, as well as the effects of sedation and amnesia. […]
- [Is Tramadol Addicting?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-tramadol-addicting/): Tramadol is an opioid analgesic that is used for the management of moderate to severe pain in a medical setting, and is generally considered safer than other opioids such as Vicodin and Oxycontin. It can also be abused as a drug that creates a sense of euphoria at high doses, going by the street name […]
- [What is Methamphetamine?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-methamphetamine/): Crystal meth is the common name for the illegal psychoactive drug methamphetamine, a strong and highly addictive chemical that affects the central nervous system. Appearing in the form of white crystals or crystalline powder, meth is a potent, and highly addictive stimulant, and is also referred to as, “crystal”, “tina”, “ice”, or “glass”. A popular […]
- [Is the “Pink Cloud” a Real Thing?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-the-pink-cloud-a-real-thing/): “Pink cloud” is a term that is commonly used to describe the state of being heavily invested in a program of recovery in early sobriety, and is generally the result of being propelled forward by the sting of a horrible first step experience. A pink cloud is prolonged and intensified by a spiritual experience due […]
- [How to Enjoy Life Sober](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-enjoy-life-sober/): Enjoying sobriety is about living life to the very fullest without the need for drugs and alcohol. Unfortunately, drug addicts and alcoholics become so used to self-medicating that they forget what it means to enjoy things without being under the influence. As a result, many no longer remember how to enjoy life sober. Working a […]
- [Can I Use CBD if I’m in Recovery?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/can-i-use-cbd-if-im-in-recovery/): There is plenty of discussion around the legalization of cannabis in the United States. Part of the debate is due to the medical effects that the plant can have. The cannabis plant has two main active ingredients, THC and CBD. THC is the main compound in marijuana, and it’s the one that gets you high. […]
- [Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-marijuana-a-gateway-drug/): Weed. Cannabis. Pot. The devil’s lettuce. Reefer. Grass. The names for it are endless, as is the debate over whether or not it is a gateway drug. So what’s the truth about marijuana in relationship to other drugs? Is it a gateway drug? Honestly, it depends on the person. Some people have addictive personalities, and […]
- [Can You Control Your Drinking After Years of Sobriety?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/can-you-control-your-drinking-after-years-of-sobriety/): There is an expression in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous: “No matter how far down the road you go, you’re always the same distance from the ditch”. There are people that put together a significant amount of time in recovery, only to relapse and fall into a deeper and darker place than they had before. […]
- [Dating in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/dating-in-recovery/): Dating in recovery is an interesting subject, and a topic of heated debate in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Obviously we are human, and crave human connection. In fact, one could argue that the desire for human connection is the single most powerful driving force in the history of the human race, and that it […]
- [How Long Should You Wait to Sponsor?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-long-should-you-wait-to-sponsor/): Everyone’s program looks different. Part of the experience of recovery, and really part of the experience of living life, is that everyone is in a different place in terms of their growth as people, and so placing a definitive timeline on certain things when they are determined by personal growth is a bad move. Determining […]
- [Benefits of Meditation in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/benefits-of-meditation-in-recovery/): Meditation is a powerful tool. Not just for people in recovery, but for anyone that wishes to use it. It is always beneficial and never detrimental. Meditation is slightly different for everyone, but the basic idea is the same. Listening. Listening to the world around you. Listening to God. Listening to your heart. There is […]
- [Adderall Addiction in Corporate America](https://www.anylength.net/blog/adderall-addiction-in-corporate-america/): With the increase of the demands of a workplace in corporate America comes the increased need to work harder, better, and faster, and unfortunately with those needs comes the increase of the abuse of stimulants to compensate for the highly competitive atmosphere of a high energy workplace.  Adderall is a psychotropic prescription drug that increases […]
- [Humbling Jobs in Early Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/humbling-jobs-in-early-recovery/): The ego must be destroyed.  Addicts and alcoholics run on ego in active addiction. It fuels all manner of delusions surrounding the way things are, have been, or will be. Ego clouds judgment and comes from a primal need to be secure at all times, whether that means being secure in the delusion that “things […]
- [Withdrawal from Benzodiazepines](https://www.anylength.net/blog/withdrawal-from-benzodiazepines/): Benzodiazepines are the cause of some very serious addictions around the world. Benzodiazepines like alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan), are a sedating class of prescription drugs used in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder, and have sedating properties that come from their effect of increasing the activity of GABA, which […]
- [What are Xanax Bars?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-are-xanax-bars/): Xanax bars are the most common term used when referring to alprazolam 2 milligram tablets. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine medication used to treat severe anxiety and panic disorder, and is commonly abused for its sedative effects. Xanax bars, also referred to as planks, school buses, ladders, or bars, are extremely habit forming, and are the […]
- [6 Signs Your Son is Using Pills](https://www.anylength.net/blog/6-signs-your-son-is-using-pills/): 1. Changes in mood and erratic behavior Mercurial mood swings is a classic indicator of substance abuse, and is directly related to whether or not a user has the ability to get high. Pills such as morphine, hydrocodone, dilaudid, oxycontin and others have the effect of creating vast valleys of moods that line up with […]
- [Methamphetamine in America](https://www.anylength.net/blog/methamphetamine-in-america/): Methamphetamine has been declared the most commonly abused hard drug in the world, according to a study conducted by the World Health Organization in 2006. The meth problem in America has been consistently overshadowed by the opioid epidemic, due to the explosive amounts of opioid deaths in comparison to meth overdoses, but the problem remains […]
- [What is Ketamine?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-ketamine/): Ketamine, known as “Special K” is a dissociative anesthetic used in a variety of medical scenarios for humans and animals, and it is also a common “club drug” like ecstacy. It produces a feeling of dissociation, and can also have sedative and hallucinogenic effects, making it popular in club settings as a drug of abuse. […]
- [6 Common Mistakes with Interventions](https://www.anylength.net/blog/6-common-mistakes-with-interventions/): Things like remaining firm and setting real boundaries are very important when navigating through the emotionally taxing territory of an intervention, and avoiding these common mistakes will lead to a successful intervention. Not upholding boundaries It can be difficult, especially when intervening on a loved one, to set and hold boundaries, but it is paramount […]
- [Early Warning Signs of a Relapse](https://www.anylength.net/blog/early-warning-signs-of-a-relapse/): Relapse is one of the biggest fears for someone in recovery. Through all of the trials and tribulations that we encounter on our path to sobriety, many of us have a good idea of just how bad it can get if a relapse were to occur. The fact that addiction is a progressive disease means […]
- [How to Treat Substance Use Disorder Vs. How to Treat Mental Health Disorders](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-treat-substance-use-disorder-vs-how-to-treat-mental-health-disorders/): There is a common misconception that treating substance use disorder is the same as treating a mental health disorder. The two are very different, but there are a lot of people who go about treating them the same way. Substance use disorder is a very specific problem to deal with, and it cannot be treated […]
- [How to Tell the Hard Drinker from the Alcoholic](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-tell-the-hard-drinker-from-the-alcoholic/): Sometimes it can be hard to tell the hard drinker form the alcoholic. In essence, when the hard drinker stops drinking, their life gets better, and when the alcoholic stops drinking, their life gets worse. The hard drinker is categorized by someone who drinks a lot, but when it starts to become a problem, they […]
- [Strategy for Quitting](https://www.anylength.net/blog/strategy-for-quitting/): Are you an alcoholic and drug addict? The question plagues some; those of us who use drugs and alcohol so much that they question the meaning of their very lives. The answer is simple. Ask yourself a couple of questions. Do you obsess about drinking like a “normal person”, or when you start drinking or […]
- [Are You White Knuckling?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/are-you-white-knuckling/): Are you white knuckling your recovery? This is a very important question to ask yourself if you are going through the trials of early recovery, and a question that you must continue to ask yourself throughout your life as a recovered person. White knuckling is dangerous territory to be in, as it may mean that […]
- [Not Just Sober but Free: What’s the Difference](https://www.anylength.net/blog/not-just-sober-but-free-whats-the-difference/): Many people get clean and sober of drugs and alcohol and remain miserable. A lot of such people don’t end up staying clean for very long, and due to the continuously bad state of their lives, they turn back to the drugs and alcohol, as the only real relief that they have every known, to […]
- [The Only Guaranteed Hangover Cure](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-only-guaranteed-hangover-cure/): People hate hangovers. I know. Not very insightful, but it’s the truth. People hate them. There are countless supposed cures to hangovers; anything from gatorade to plenty of water to even drinking alcohol in the morning, and even after the misery of vomiting and waking up with a splitting headache, some people still feel the […]
- [How to Control Your Drinking](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-control-your-drinking/): There are many among us who drink. Some drink rarely, some drink moderately, some drink a little too much, and some simply can’t control their drinking. It is a common phenomenon to discover that, even after a few drinks, you still want more. You find that you can easily pick up a drink, but putting […]
- [Healing the Whole System: Why Recovery Requires More Than Just Sending Him Away](https://www.anylength.net/blog/healing-family-system-recovery/): The Myth of the “Drop-off” Cure If you’re reading this, you’re likely exhausted. For months, maybe years, your family has been walking on eggshells. You’ve tracked phone locations, stayed up waiting for the garage door to open, hidden car keys, and had the same screaming argument a hundred times. You’re operating in survival mode. You […]
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- [The Impact of Drug Abuse Programs: Success Stories and Ongoing Challenges in Austin](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-impact-of-drug-abuse-programs-success-stories-and-ongoing-challenges-in-austin/): Austin, Texas, is renowned for its vibrant music scene, burgeoning tech industry, and rich cultural heritage. But like many communities across the country, it also faces a painful crisis: substance abuse and alcohol addiction. Indeed, drug addiction affects people badly, causing severe health issues. Fortunately, Austin offers dedicated and innovative addiction treatment centers in the […]
- [Recent Drug Seizures Highlight Ongoing Challenges in North Austin Communities](https://www.anylength.net/blog/recent-drug-seizures-highlight-ongoing-challenges-in-north-austin-communities/): Recently, North Austinhas seen a subsiding spike in drug seizures, indicating an intensifying situation that affects not just law enforcement and social control but the entire community. This isn’t just a crime matter—it’s an increasing public health issue that affects everything from mental health to family stability. As the number of pointed drugs continues to […]
- [Substance Abuse and Homelessness in Austin: Curbing the Growing Crisis](https://www.anylength.net/blog/substance-abuse-and-homelessness-in-austin-curbing-the-growing-crisis/): Austin is facing two public health crises that are intertwined: homelessness and substance abuse. One can lead to the other, particularly in the case of substance abuse leading to homelessness. There are several ways that addiction can lead to housing difficulties: These are just some of the more common issues that can occur, significantly destabilizing […]
- [Austin Sees a Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths: What’s Behind the Decline?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/austin-sees-a-drop-in-drug-overdose-deaths-whats-behind-the-decline/): After a startling spike in overdose deaths in recent years, the City of Austin and Travis County implemented a comprehensive approach for curbing the dire situation. It appears the efforts to combat the opioid epidemic are paying off. The Travis County judicial system reported that there was a 22% decrease in opioid overdose deaths from […]
- [Hope in the Heart of Texas: Navigating Addiction Recovery in Austin](https://www.anylength.net/blog/hope-in-the-heart-of-texas-navigating-addiction-recovery-in-austin/): Austin, Texas, is struggling to deal with addiction recovery, especially in young age groups. Indeed, the journey from healing to recovery is challenging. Still, Austin provides multiple health recovery services, such as a reputed drug rehab center, community support for people dealing with drug use, alcohol, and mental health, making the first step towards a […]
- [Fentanyl Use in Austin: Understanding the Crisis and What's Being Done to Combat It](https://www.anylength.net/blog/fentanyl-use-in-austin-understanding-the-crisis-and-whats-being-done-to-combat-it/): Austin has been facing many fentanyl related incidents lately. This synthetic opioid is used to treat severe pain, but has become a deadly threat to the community. Unfortunately, fentanyl should be used for patients’ treatment, but many people use it in different ways, such as counterfeit pills, mixed with other substances, or as prescription drugs. […]
- [Austin's Hidden Crisis: How the Overdose Problem is Impacting Our Community](https://www.anylength.net/blog/austins-hidden-crisis-how-the-overdose-problem-is-impacting-our-community/): Austin has become a vibrant city full of life and culture. But we witness the destruction of families and the claiming of lives, especially among young age groups. The significant danger is overdose cases, such as drugs, substance abuse, and opioids, which can cause severe health issues. Let’s explore how drug overdose deaths are impacting […]
- [Austin's Growing Concern: The Emergence of Pink Cocaine and Its Risks](https://www.anylength.net/blog/austins-growing-concern-the-emergence-of-pink-cocaine-and-its-risks/): In Austin, the rise of Pink cocaine has become a dangerous trend lately. Despite its colorful appearance, pink cocaine has different health risks. This illegal drug can be consumed during parties or night events, especially gaining traction among younger age groups. However, there are deadly risks involved to public safety, causing drug overdose deaths. What […]
- [Understanding Drug Addiction in Austin, TX: Causes, Challenges and Solutions](https://www.anylength.net/blog/understanding-drug-addiction-in-austin-tx-causes-challenges-and-solutions/): Drug addiction is a significant public health concern in Austin, Texas, with far-reaching implications for individuals, families and the community as a whole. Drug addiction remains a critical public health issue in Austin, Texas, with recent data highlighting the severity of the crisis. In 2023, Travis County reported 440 accidental drug-related deaths, equating to 33 […]
- [The Impact Drug Abuse Programs Are Having in Austin](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-impact-drug-abuse-programs-are-having-in-austin/): It’s no secret that Austin, TX is battling a drug abuse problem. The latest drug abuse statistics are very bleak. Most disturbing is the dramatic rise in drug overdose deaths. Austin overdose death rates have risen from just 10.1 per 100,000 in 2011 to 33 per 100,000 in 2023. A lot of factors have played […]
- [Combating the Opioid Epidemic: How Austin is Responding to the Crisis](https://www.anylength.net/blog/combating-the-opioid-epidemic-how-austin-is-responding-to-the-crisis/): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that 76% of all overdose deaths and 90% of overdose deaths among teens involve opioids. It’s a trend that has swept the nation in just a few years due to the widespread misuse of prescription opioids and the prevalence of fentanyl. Austin is one of the […]
- [Emergency on the Line: Addressing the Rise in Drug Overdose 9-1-1 Calls in Austin](https://www.anylength.net/blog/emergency-on-the-line-addressing-the-rise-in-drug-overdose-9-1-1-calls-in-austin/): In addition to widely distributing Narcan, a fast-acting medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, the City of Austin has been strongly encouraging residents to call 9-1-1 immediately if they believe someone is overdosing. People are taking the warning seriously. Given the spike in drug overdose deaths in Austin over the last […]
- [What Recent Statistics Reveal About Fentanyl Addiction in Austin](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-recent-statistics-reveal-about-fentanyl-addiction-in-austin/): Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is highly addictive and extremely deadly. Even the smallest dose of fentanyl can cause death, a reality that has been all too real in Austin the last few years. The latest substance use disorder statistics and data on overdose deaths paint a very bleak picture in the Texas […]
- [Breaking Down the Data: How Drug Usage in Austin Compares to National Trends](https://www.anylength.net/blog/breaking-down-the-data-how-drug-usage-in-austin-compares-to-national-trends/): Illicit drug use and alcohol use has hit all-time highs in recent years. Not surprising, drug addiction levels have also risen. Health and addiction experts are coming up with novel therapies that are effective at helping people overcome substance use disorders despite the epidemic, but it’s still one of the most serious issues facing the […]
- [Get substance abuse rehab in Austin for men](https://www.anylength.net/blog/get-substance-abuse-rehab-in-austin-for-men/): Top Questions About Men’s Substance Abuse Rehab in Austin Making the choice to get men’s addiction treatment in Austin is the first step in recovery. But some people feel a little unsteady as they take that first step. The uncertainty and not knowing what to expect in addiction rehab is enough to keep some people […]
- [What Are the Differences in Opioid Types?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-are-the-differences-in-opioid-types/): Opioids are a classification of drugs that can be naturally occurring from poppy plants or synthetic (manmade). These types of drugs are primarily used to relieve pain. They are very effective, however, opioids can also be highly addictive and dangerous for a person’s health. In 2020, 75% of overdose deaths were the result of opioid […]
- [What Type of Opioid is Heroin](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-type-of-opioid-is-heroin/): Opioids are a class of drugs that bind to opioid receptors in the brain and body, often reducing pain and providing a sense of euphoria. Opioid receptors serve a number of regulatory functions, including regulating sensory perception such as sight and hearing. Some opioids are illegal, illicit substances while others are legal medications that are […]
- [How Big of a Problem is Opioid Abuse in Austin?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-big-of-a-problem-is-opioid-abuse-in-austin/): If you look at the national data, you may think that opioids are a problem in every city in the country. In major metros that’s usually the case, and Austin is no exception.  In the last few years there have been some troubling reports about opioid abuse in Austin and across the state of Texas. […]
- [Opioid Epidemic Solutions in Austin, TX](https://www.anylength.net/blog/opioid-epidemic-solutions-in-austin-tx/): If you or someone you know is addicted to opioids you are all too aware of the epidemic sweeping the nation. In Texas, many cities have gone to great lengths to counter the rise in opioid-related deaths. Texas has long been one of the states with the highest number of overdose deaths, which is why […]
- [Austin Alcohol Facts That Are Sobering](https://www.anylength.net/blog/austin-alcohol-facts-that-are-sobering/): Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the United States, but in some areas drinking is more prevalent and a part of the culture. Austin, TX is known for being the Live Music Capital of the World where there’s always something going on and festivals every weekend. And all of the activities usually involve […]
- [Cold Hard Facts About Texans Addicted to Painkillers and Prescription Drugs](https://www.anylength.net/blog/cold-hard-facts-about-texans-addicted-to-painkillers-and-prescription-drugs/): Opioid addiction is a serious issue across the country, including Texas. For many people, opioid use starts with painkillers or prescription drugs that are legal. However, these are highly addictive medications, and if not taken exactly as prescribed a person can get hooked quickly.  Over half of the overdose deaths in Texas are a result […]
- [What Can I Expect Coming to an Addiction Recovery Retreat?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-can-i-expect-coming-to-an-addiction-treatment-retreat/): Today drug and alcohol treatment for men isn’t a limited one-size-fits-all experience. We now know that taking a customized, personalized approach is what’s most effective for addiction treatment.  At Any Length we’ve developed a unique concept called an addiction recovery retreat. Clients receive evidence-based coaching and support services in a home-like environment for an extended […]
- [Men’s Groups vs an Addiction Recovery Retreat](https://www.anylength.net/blog/mens-groups-vs-an-addiction-treatment-retreat/): Anyone who is considering drug and alcohol treatment for men can become overwhelmed by all of the different programs that exist today. Figuring out which type of treatment is the best option can be challenging, but it’s extremely important. The program you enroll in has a dramatic impact on the likelihood of long-term recovery. Two […]
- [How to Maintain Sobriety During the Holidays](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-maintain-sobriety-during-the-holidays/): If you’re going through an addiction recovery program or alcohol rehab for men the holidays will be a little different this year. Instead of using the holiday season as a reason to indulge in alcohol or use narcotics, the focus is on finding ways to avoid that from happening. Getting through the holidays without relapsing […]
- [The Dangers of Mommy Wine Culture](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-dangers-of-mommy-wine-culture/): “It’s Mommy’s turn to wine!” You’ve probably seen the memes on Facebook or the clichéd quotes on novelty glasses and sparkly t-shirts. Mommy wine culture is everywhere. Wine moms are fun, cool, and young at heart. They’re the antithesis of the supermom stereotype, demonstrating that it’s normal for parents not to be perfect. The message […]
- [The Serenity Prayer: A Valuable Coping Device](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-serenity-prayer-a-valuable-coping-device/): Many people struggle with the idea of acceptance, but those of us afflicted with addictions seem to be fighting more of an uphill battle in this area.  It may seem paradoxical, but although recovery is all about making positive changes, we can only incur those changes once we accept our present circumstances. The concept of […]
- [“Can I Tell You A Sobering Story?"](https://www.anylength.net/blog/can-i-tell-you-a-sobering-story/): This story is about one of my proudest sober accomplishments. Honestly, sometimes I think I’m more proud of this than graduating from college.  It all began when three friends of mine decided to plan a trip to the Tetons.  Knowing that I was a certified mountain guide, they figured that if they convinced me to […]
- [How Acceptance Solidified My Success in Sobriety](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-acceptance-solidified-my-success-in-sobriety/): Some days, I look in the mirror and ask myself, “Who is this person?” I’m over here doing things I never imagined were possible: accepting things I never thought I would and changing things I never thought I could. I certainly wasn’t able to do either when I was out there drinking and using. In […]
- [“Cali Sober” - A Potentially Harmful Term?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/cali-sober-a-potentially-harmful-term/): If you have ever visited (or heard of) California, then the recently trending term “Cali Sober” probably sounds like an oxy-moron.  After all, with its landscape full of vineyards and being the first state to legalize medical Cannabis, California is not exactly a symbol of abstinence. Indeed, if you go so far as to listen […]
- [How to Talk to Your Son About His Drinking Problem](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-son-about-his-drinking-problem/): Teenagers shouldn’t be drinking alcohol, plain and simple. Unfortunately, the truth is that many teens will experiment with alcohol during their high school years. Some will pass the point of simple experimentation and may develop full-on alcoholism. If the latter sounds like your son, talk to him about it as soon as possible. Studies show […]
- [4 Signs My Son is an Alcoholic](https://www.anylength.net/blog/4-signs-my-son-is-an-alcoholic/): For many teens, high school is a time of experimentation. Sometimes this experimentation is harmless, like a new haircut or a change in style. Other times, these experiments can have a darker impact. The 2019 Youth Risk Behavior survey found that 29% of high school students reported drinking in the last 30 days, with 14% […]
- [4 Signs My Son is Using Drugs](https://www.anylength.net/blog/4-signs-my-son-is-using-drugs/): The teenage years can be awkward and difficult for many kids. Too often, a good kid may fall in with the wrong crowd at school and begin experimenting with substances like drugs or alcohol. In a 2015 survey, almost 36% of teenagers reported having tried marijuana and nearly 13% reported abusing prescription drugs. If you […]
- [What is Step 12 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-12-in-aa/): When we showed up at our first AA meeting, the idea of ever reaching step 12 in AA may have seemed like a far-off fantasy. For some, it may have seemed impossible. But here you are, ready to embark on your final step. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we […]
- [What is Step 11 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-11-in-aa/): Back in step 10, we turned our focus from our past to our present. Now, as we begin to understand and work step 11 of AA, we’ll start to think about the future, particularly in regards to our spiritual path. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood […]
- [What is Step 10 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-10-in-aa-2/): By this point in your recovery journey, you’ve done a lot of hard work in clearing out negativity from the past. You’ve admitted your life became unmanageable, turned control over to your higher power, understood and asked God to remove your defects of character, and made amends with those you’ve harmed. In step 10 of […]
- [What is Step 9 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-9-in-aa/): Congratulations: you’ve finished step eight and by now, you should have a list of names of people that you want to make amends to. Logically, step nine in AA is to move forward and actually make these amends. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do would injure them or others. […]
- [What is Step 8 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-8-in-aa/): Reaching step eight of AA means that you’ve spent a great deal of time working on yourself, reflecting inwardly on your character flaws, admitting them out loud, and finally turned control over to your higher power to remove them. In step eight of AA, we begin to turn our focus outward. In steps eight and […]
- [What is Step 7 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-7-in-aa/): Steps four through six in AA have been working up to this point. In step four and five we explored and came to terms with our shortcomings. In step six, we mentally prepared for having our higher power remove our character defects. Now, we’ve reached step seven in AA, where it’s time to actually ask […]
- [What is Step 6 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-6-in-aa/): Step six in AA is incredibly freeing. In the last two steps, you made a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself and admitted the exact nature of your wrongs to yourself, your higher power, and another person. Now that we’re so familiar with these faults, it’s time to let them go while we work […]
- [What is Step 5 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-5-in-aa/): The infamously scary step number four is finally behind you. Step five in AA is next, and it builds on the exercise we completed in the last step. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous build on each other and […]
- [What is Step 4 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-4-in-aa/): By this point, you’ve already admitted and accepted that your life as an addict has become unmanageable, began a relationship with a higher power, and committed to turning over all your control to this power. In Alcoholics Anonymous, next is step four of AA, the infamously scary step: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory […]
- [What is Step 3 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-3-in-aa/): In step two of AA, you were exploring your relationship with God or another higher power and beginning to wrap your mind around the idea of surrendering control to this power. In step three of AA, you’re making the conscious decision to actually do this. Made a decision to turn our will and lives over […]
- [What is Step 2 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-2-in-aa/): If you’re at all familiar with the 12 steps of AA, you probably know that they’re a very spiritual program. But what is step 2 in AA, the second step is where participants begin to create a relationship with a higher power, a relationship that they’ll explore more deeply as they move on to other […]
- [What is Step 1 in AA?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/step-1-in-aa/): We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable. It can be scary and challenging to take the first step and admit that you have a problem with addiction. However, the only way you can start down that path toward sobriety is by taking the first step forward. Step 1 […]
- [The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-12-steps-of-alcoholics-anonymous/): Even those who have never had first- or second-hand experience with addiction are likely somewhat familiar with the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is one of the most well-known programs for addiction recovery and for good reason: it’s also one of the most effective programs. According to AA, up to 75% of its members […]
- [5 Signs My Partner is Addicted to Drugs](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-signs-my-partner-is-addicted-to-drugs/): The moment you begin suspecting your partner of a drug addiction can be shocking, particularly if you’ve never known anyone who has been addicted to drugs. What should you do in this situation? How can you be certain your suspicions are correct? Below, we’ve listed a few common warning signs to be on the lookout […]
- [The Secret to Healing the Mind](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-secret-to-healing-the-mind/): Your body is great at healing, but your mind kind of sucks at it.
- [12 Suggestions For Staying Sober Through The Holidays](https://www.anylength.net/blog/staying-sober-during-holidays/): The holidays can be a rough time of the year for anyone, and is especially when staying sober through the holidays may be a struggle for you or a loved one. Families have separated, the Fear of relapse brings worry and doubt. For the families of alcoholics and addicts, we worry, will my son or […]
- [5 Signs My Partner is an Alcoholic](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-signs-my-partner-is-an-alcoholic/): Because alcohol is so easily obtainable and a common part of most adults’ social lives in the US, it can be difficult to discern whether your partner’s drinking habits are normal or a sign of a problem. Chances are, though, that if your partner’s drinking concerns you, you can trust your gut. Learn these 5 […]
- [What is White Knuckling & How to Overcome It](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-white-knuckling-how-to-overcome-it/): AA’s Big Book states that “We are not fighting it, neither are we avoiding temptation. We feel as though we had been placed in a position of neutrality—safe and protected. We have not even sworn off. Instead, the problem had been removed. It does not exist for us.” Recovering from a substance addiction is more […]
- [How to Talk to A Loved One About Their Addiction](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-talk-to-a-loved-one-about-their-addiction/): It is never easy to start the conversation to someone you love about their addiction, so how do you talk to a loved one about their addiction? It’s not something that comes naturally to most people, and it’s something most people hope they’ll never have to do. Certain ways of communicating produce better results than […]
- [What Is Drug Paraphernalia? How to Identify Drug Paraphernalia](https://www.anylength.net/blog/common-drugs-their-paraphernalia/): Are you curious about how to identify drug paraphernalia? If you’re concerned that your loved one might be taking drugs, one of the first things you’ll want to do before staging an intervention is finding evidence. Of course, one of the easiest ways to find evidence is to look for any hidden drug paraphernalia. But […]
- [Loving an Addict to Death](https://www.anylength.net/blog/loving-an-addict-to-death/): When dealing with a loved one who is suffering from addiction, the line between supporting them through a hard time and enabling them to continue can easily be blurred, and ultimately we don’t want to be loving an addict to death. We’ve spoken about this difference on the blog before, but we know that showing […]
- [How to Get Your Loved One to Stop Doing Drugs](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-get-your-loved-one-to-stop-doing-drugs/): Unfortunately, if your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they probably won’t wake up one day and decide to stop using. They’ll need the help of someone they care about (you!) to help them realize they have a problem and get them into treatment. So, how can you get your loved one to […]
- [5 Signs Your Loved One Has A Drug Problem](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-signs-your-loved-one-has-a-drug-problem/): What do you do when you begin to suspect that someone you love might have a drug problem? Don’t know the signs of your loved one has a drug problem? First thing’s first: educate yourself on substance abuse and addiction. Learn the signs of drug abuse and what to do if you notice them in […]
- [How to Get A Loved One Into Treatment](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-get-a-loved-one-into-treatment/): If someone you love is suffering from a substance abuse problem, the idea of helping them recover can be intimidating. How do you talk to your loved one about it? Do you need to stage a full-on intervention? How long should you wait before getting them into a treatment program? Why do people even become […]
- [What is Collegiate Recovery?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-collegiate-recovery/): Binge drinking, late-night partying, and experimenting with drugs are seen as a normal part of the American college experience. But it’s not all harmless fun. College students in the United States are at a high risk of developing addiction or abusing substances. Approximately 80% of U.S. college students have abused alcohol, while the number of […]
- [What is the Difference Between Supporting and Enabling an Addict?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-supporting-and-enabling-an-addict/): Loving an addict is hard. Of course, you want to show them you still love them and support them through their recovery journey. Knowing exactly how to support him or her can be tricky, though. Sometimes, it may feel like you’re helping them when you’re actually enabling their addiction. It can seem like a fine […]
- [5 Benefits of Exercise for A Recovering Addict](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-benefits-of-exercise-for-a-recovering-addict/): Exercise has a ton of benefits for a person’s mental health and can do a lot to aid an addict in recovery. It doesn’t have to be complicated, either! Simply heading outside for a 30-minute walk each day is enough to receive the benefits. Alternatively, training for a marathon, taking up yoga, or working on […]
- [How Long Does it Take to Recover from Addiction?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-addiction-2/): If you have a close friend or family member suffering from addiction, you might be wondering how long recovery takes. It’s certainly an understandable question – addiction is hard to cope with, both for the addict themselves and for their loved ones. Unfortunately, the answer to that question is not as clear-cut as you’re probably […]
- [5 Signs of Xanax Abuse](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-signs-of-xanax-abuse/): Xanax, the brand name of the drug alprazolam, is a highly addictive benzodiazepine usually prescribed to treat panic and anxiety disorders. Tolerance to Xanax can develop quickly, so addictions can develop even when it’s taken as prescribed. When taken, Xanax produces a “chill out” effect on the brain and body. Users who take Xanax will […]
- [How to Support Someone Through Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-support-someone-through-recovery/): There is absolutely nothing easy about having a loved one who is suffering from an addiction. Even when they are in recovery, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed wanting to help but not knowing how. There are plenty of ways for you to support your loved one through his or her journey to lifelong recovery: Educate […]
- [5 Signs of Meth Use](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-signs-of-meth-use/): Meth, short for methamphetamine, takes an extreme toll on the body, both physically and mentally, making it one of the most addictive and dangerous substances out there. In both the short- and long-term, meth can produce negative side effects, and always carries the risk of overdose. If you’re worried that one of your loved ones […]
- [What is Al-Anon?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-al-anon/): Having a friend or family member who suffers from addiction or alcoholism is hard. It can be a roller coaster of emotions, and you may find it harder to cope some days. Addiction and alcoholism are family illnesses, because they don’t just affect the addict – they affect the whole family. In reality, loving an […]
- [5 Signs of Alcohol Abuse](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-signs-of-alcohol-abuse/): In a society where drinking alcohol is common and binge drinking is considered normal, it may be difficult to tell whether or not your loved one is exhibiting signs of alcohol abuse. Below are a few warning signs to help you figure out whether you should be concerned about your loved one’s behavior. They Binge […]
- [The Cost of Rehab vs. The Cost of Addiction](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-cost-of-rehab-vs-the-cost-of-addiction/): Dealing with an addiction in a loved one can be a roller coaster. It’s common to try to rationalize and normalize your loved one’s addiction and behavior, to make excuses for them, or to try and minimize the severity of the addiction. However, once you know your loved one is indeed dealing with an addiction, […]
- [5 Signs of Heroin Abuse](https://www.anylength.net/blog/5-signs-of-heroin-abuse/): Heroin is a highly addictive and extremely dangerous drug, a member of the opioid family. The potential for overdosing on heroin is high – in 2018, nearly 15,000 people died from a drug overdose involving heroin in the United States alone. If you suspect that a loved one might be abusing drugs, but aren’t sure […]
- [Any Length Webinar Recap: Q&A With Anthony](https://www.anylength.net/blog/any-length-webinar-recap-qa-with-anthony/): Back in April, we hosted our first-ever national webinar. It was a privilege to orchestrate a Q&A session with one of Any Length Retreat’s alumni, Anthony Brooks, about his experience with addiction, his time at the retreat, and what his life is like now that he’s two years sober. If you didn’t have a chance […]
- [What to Do if You Suspect Your Loved one has an Addiction During a Pandemic](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-your-loved-one-has-an-addiction-during-a-pandemic/): Suspecting a loved one of a drug or alcohol addiction at any time isn’t easy. In fact, it can be downright terrifying. During this unique time in human history, though, it may feel even scarier. The world has almost completely shut down. Will doctors be available if your loved one needs them? Can your loved […]
- [Applying the HALT Method During Recovery in Self-Isolation](https://www.anylength.net/blog/applying-the-halt-method-during-recovery-in-self-isolation/): Over the last month, we’ve posted a lot about different ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic can affect those in recovery. We’ve talked about the feelings of loneliness and boredom that may arise during self-isolation and how to be proactive about reducing these feelings to avoid triggering a relapse. However, we know that in some […]
- [3 Ways to Maintain A Sense of Community Virtually](https://www.anylength.net/blog/3-ways-to-maintain-a-sense-of-community-virtually/): Recovering from addiction during a worldwide lockdown presents a unique set of challenges to overcome. Many recovery programs (including us!) speak about the importance of being involved in a community. However, it can be hard to feel a connection with other people when you’re not able to physically see them in person! You may want […]
- [Foods to Prevent Getting Sick While Promoting Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/foods-to-prevent-getting-sick-while-promoting-recovery/): It’s certainly an interesting time to be in recovery – adjusting to a new normal is difficult thanks to COVID-19, which is making life anything but normal. One thing we often suggest as a way to ease into your new, addiction-free lifestyle is eating in a way that will support you through recovery. Now, during […]
- [The Importance of Hobbies in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-importance-of-hobbies-in-recovery/): For a lot of people, a part of recovering from their addiction is rediscovering who they are without the substances that they used to rely on. Some people might feel like they need to find a whole new identity outside of drugs or alcohol. This process can take time and be incredibly difficult. That’s especially […]
- [How to Channel Your Energy into Productivity While Self-Isolating](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-channel-your-energy-into-productivity-while-self-isolating/): At this point, the COVID-19 pandemic has been running rampant across the United States for about a month. In order to slow the spread, many people are social distancing and self-isolating. In our last post, we talked a bit about how, even though self-isolating is effective at slowing the spread of a virus, it can […]
- [Managing Loneliness to Prevent Relapse While Social Distancing](https://www.anylength.net/blog/managing-loneliness-to-prevent-relapse-while-social-distancing/): The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the world. People are staying inside more than ever, avoiding contact with those outside their immediate household. These precautions are necessary for stopping the spread of a virus, but may have a negative impact on mental health – particularly for those who are recovering from addiction and require regular […]
- [How to Support Your Loved One Through Recovery During COVID-19](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-to-support-your-loved-one-through-recovery-during-covid-19/): COVID-19 has changed the concept of “normal” for nearly everyone in the United States. Many people may be struggling with extended periods spent indoors or without seeing certain friends or family members. If someone you love is currently in recovery for substance addiction, you may feel a bit of extra concern regarding how well they’re […]
- [Additional Risks of Using Drugs During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.anylength.net/blog/additional-risks-of-using-drugs-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/): Over the past couple of months, the COVID-19 virus has spread around the world, and many people are making an effort to avoid spreading or contracting the disease. At the time of writing, over 1.3 million cases of the disease have been reported around the world. For many people, cases are mild and can be […]
- [Continuing Your Recovery During COVID-19](https://www.anylength.net/blog/continuing-your-recovery-during-covid-19/): For most people over the last few weeks, everyday life has completely changed thanks to COVID-19. To slow the spread of this deadly virus, people are practicing social distancing: limiting contact with other people. Many companies have their employees working from home while others have completely shut their doors for the next few months. Large […]
- [COVID-19: What You Need to Know](https://www.anylength.net/blog/covid-19-what-you-need-to-know/): COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), initially known as coronavirus, is an infectious respiratory disease in the same family as the SARS virus, of which there was an outbreak nearly twenty years ago. Common symptoms include coughing, fever, and shortness of breath. The virus typically spreads via respiratory droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. It can be […]
- [How Effective is Sober Living?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-effective-is-sober-living/): Recovery from addiction to alcohol or drugs is a journey, and that journey looks different for every individual. For many people, one stop on that journey is a sober living facility. Sober living homes act as a transition stage for people who have completed their time in inpatient recovery but still require a bit of […]
- [Concentration of Recovery Centers by State](https://www.anylength.net/blog/concentration-of-recovery-centers-by-state/): If you or someone you love is suffering from a substance addiction, you may have done a bit of research into treatment and recovery options in your area. We took a look at how many substance abuse treatment centers there are in each state and compared those numbers to the number of people who have […]
- [What is a Recovery Coach?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-is-a-recovery-coach/): If you’re currently suffering or in recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may be looking for different types of professionals who can help support you through your journey to sobriety. You may have come across licensed therapists or treatment centers that can help you overcome your addiction. If you prefer a less […]
- [Why is Long Term Treatment More Effective than Short Term?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/why-is-long-term-treatment-more-effective-than-short-term/): If you or someone you love is looking to get help for a drug, alcohol, or any other type of addiction, you’ve probably seen that both long and short term options are available. You may be tempted by a 30-day treatment program, thinking you can go into treatment and come out cured just a month […]
- [Drug Abuse Rates in Europe vs. the USA](https://www.anylength.net/blog/drug-abuse-rates-in-europe-vs-the-usa/): Over the past month, we’ve been taking a look at how the United States compares to other countries in terms of drug laws, and how we compare to Europe specifically in terms of alcohol abuse. When looking at the alcohol abuse rates, we saw that European countries with looser laws around alcohol tended to have […]
- [Compliance vs. Surrender](https://www.anylength.net/blog/compliance-vs-surrender/): If you were to read through the twelve steps, you might find that the wording, at least for the first few steps, has a distinct feeling of “surrendering” to it, particularly surrendering to a higher power. There are two ways we can approach recovery: by simply complying with what is being asked of us, or […]
- [A Brief History of the 12 Steps](https://www.anylength.net/blog/a-brief-history-of-the-12-steps/): When it comes to beating an addiction, the 12-step recovery model is one of the most effective tools used in treatment. They were created by Alcoholics Anonymous as a guideline to working through and overcoming an addiction. The 12 steps, as defined by AA, are as follows: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and […]
- [Trendy Diets & Their Effects on Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/trendy-diets-their-effects-on-recovery/): Thanks to the Internet, we’re living in a world of diet trends and fads. In the last few years, we’ve seen a huge increase in people following keto diets, veganism, and more. A lot of people roll their eyes at others who jump on these diet bandwagons, but what if they actually work? More specifically, […]
- [How Meditation Can Aid Your Recovery from Addiction](https://www.anylength.net/blog/how-meditation-can-aid-your-recovery-from-addiction/): At Any Length, we’re big believers in the effects of the twelve-step program for overcoming drug and alcohol addictions. One of the most important aspects of the twelve steps is turning to a higher power and practicing prayer. Meditation is an amazing supplemental tool for prayer – praying helps you establish a connection to God […]
- [The Importance of Mediation in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/the-importance-of-mediation-in-recovery/): Recovering from an addiction to alcohol or drugs is hard, but we believe that it’s always possible. We believe that twelve-step programs are the most effective method of treatment, but it’s by no means the only way an addicted person can achieve sobriety. Mediation is another helpful and important component in recovery from addiction and […]
- [3 of the Worst Foods to Eat While in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/3-of-the-worst-foods-to-eat-while-in-recovery/): Over the last few months, we’ve talked a lot about the importance of diet – not just for your overall health, but also particular foods that contain specific vitamins and minerals that can support your brain and body through your recovery. We’ve told you that it’s important to nourish your body with lots of fresh […]
- [Is Addiction A Family Disease?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/is-addiction-a-family-disease/): You may have heard that addiction is genetic, and someone descended from a former alcoholic or addict needs to be careful around drugs and alcohol so that they don’t become addicted themselves. This is true in many cases. One study concluded that children of addicts are around eight times more likely to develop an addiction […]
- [What Does Addiction Do to the Brain?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-does-addiction-do-to-the-brain/): We know the basics of what constitutes an addiction: a compulsive need for a particular substance that takes priority over things like relationships, work, and the person’s financial situation. To many people who have never had a brush with addiction, it can seem a bit surprising that a person’s need to drink or use drugs […]
- [Rates of Alcohol Abuse in America vs. Europe](https://www.anylength.net/blog/rates-of-alcohol-abuse-in-america-vs-europe/): Here in the United States, we have an interesting relationship with alcohol. As you might remember from history class back in school, the prohibition era outlawed alcohol consumption and sale entirely from 1920 until 1933, and the current legal drinking age is 21. Most of our friends across the Atlantic Ocean over in Europe have […]
- [Which US Demographics are Most Susceptible to Drug Abuse?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/which-us-demographics-are-most-susceptible-to-drug-abuse/): As we know, addiction is a disease, and some people may be more susceptible to certain diseases than other people. When it comes to a disease of the mind, like addiction, social factors are the biggest differentiator between those who are likely to develop one versus those who are not. We know that people who […]
- [What Are Cross Addictions?](https://www.anylength.net/blog/what-are-cross-addictions/): “Cross addiction” is a term to describe someone suffering from two or more addictive behaviors. In most cases, the person will have addictions to multiple substances, like drugs or alcohol, but it also includes when a person is addicted to, for example, alcohol and sex or gambling. Other terms for cross addiction include addiction transfer […]
- [Tips For Daily Mindfulness Practice in Recovery](https://www.anylength.net/blog/tips-for-daily-mindfulness-practice-in-recovery/): Being in recovery from addiction requires you to make major changes to your life if you want to remain recovered. Building an entirely new mindset is much easier said than done. Changing your mindset can be made easier by becoming more mindful – that is, learning not to associate so heavily with your thoughts and […]
- [Drug Laws & Abuse Around the World](https://www.anylength.net/blog/drug-laws-abuse-around-the-world/): In the 1970s, President Nixon declared a war on drugs aimed at stopping the illegal drug trade in the United States. Many people consider this campaign to have been largely ineffective as new people continue to develop addictions and dependencies on drugs each day. Other countries, however, have different and much more lenient laws around […]
- [3 of the Most Addictive Substances](https://www.anylength.net/blog/3-of-the-most-addictive-substances/): Addiction is no joke. In 2017, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that nearly 20 million Americans over the age of 12 were struggling with a substance use disorder that year. Of that, around 74% suffered from an alcohol use disorder and around 38% suffered from an illicit drug use disorder. Approximately […]

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