National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Welcome to Al-Anon Family Groups. 12-Concepts. 12-steps. 12 Traditions. Addictions Help Guide. Www.Helpguide.org Reprinted with permission for personal or non-profit use. Visit www.helpguide.org to see the article with links to related articles. © Helpguide.org. All rights reserved.
This material is for information and support; not a substitute for professional advice. It takes courage and strength to face up to any type of addiction, whether it’s alcohol, drugs, nicotine, gambling, the internet, or self-injury. Recovery is a process, and there’s bound to be some bumps in the road. Emotional Health Help Guide. Www.Helpguide.org Reprinted with permission for personal or non-profit use. Visit www.helpguide.org to see the article with links to related articles. © Helpguide.org. All rights reserved. This material is for information and support; not a substitute for professional advice. Looking after your emotional health is just as important as caring for your physical health. People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and behavior. They're able to handle life's inevitable challenges, build strong relationships, and lead productive, fulfilling lives. If your emotional health isn't as solid as you'd like it to be, here's the good news: just as you can improve your physical fitness by working at it, you can improve your emotional fitness, too.
It takes time and commitment to build emotional health, but there's a huge payoff.