A-Z of Addiction Recovery - W is for Wellness

Wellness

People who abuse alcohol and drugs feel unwell. Abstinence offers hope for recovery from the disease of chemical dependency. To be well is to feel excellent, healthy, comfortable. People suffering from addiction sometimes forget what it feels like to be "well." With hangovers, withdrawal symptoms, emotional problems, physical discomfort, and what we call "wreckage" from the past to deal with, its no wonder that addiction creates unwellness.

The opposite is also true - recovery from alcoholism and drug abuse creates a sense of well being, renewed health, better relationships, and hope for the future. Working on recovery produces wellness in every area of life and an opportunity to achieve goals and dreams. Ask anyone who is in recovery for awhile and ask them how they feel today compared to being addicted. I've heard: "My worst day sober is better than my best day drinking..."
That is wellness.