Recovery Blog
5 Famous Athletes Who Overcame Addiction
Addiction doesn't discriminate. Although teens and young adults are often the most susceptible to substance abuse, addiction will grab onto whoever it can, like an octopus wrapping its tentacles...
Strengthening Relationships With Family While in Recovery
Continuously growing and strengthening relationships is important for good mental health. Humans are social beings who require deep connections with others to remain healthy and happy. For those...
What Are the Cluster Groups of Personality Disorders?
A wide range of mental health disorders exist, and their symptoms and treatments often overlap. Thus, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) categorized these personality...
What’s the Big Deal with Club Drugs?
If you attend raves or drug parties, you may have spiraled into a world that you never intended to be a part of. A world where consuming club drugs is a typical Friday night activity. If that sounds...
How to Find Motivation During Recovery
Finding motivation during recovery requires people to shed their old lives. They must have discipline and patience to maintain a new and improved lifestyle. After the initial stages of recovery,...
How to Have Faith During Withdrawal
From the outside looking in, when someone decides to have faith in God, it can seem like they're being delusional. People who believe faith is delusional tend to walk by sight, meaning they trust...
Can Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Manifest Through Anger?
Those who struggle with major depressive disorder (MDD) have the usual symptoms of intense sadness and apathy. It is common to assume an individual with depression might bed rot with their head...
Debunking Myths about Women’s Rehabilitation
Have you been considering entering a women’s residential treatment program near you? Do you hesitate because you don’t know what it will be like or because you’ve heard rumors and are afraid the...
The Top Reasons Why Transitional Living Might Be the Best Fit for You
Transitional living programs (TLPs), or sober living programs, are an invaluable resource for individuals in the early stages of addiction recovery. They provide a supportive bridge between...
Prayer and Reflection in Alcohol and Drug Rehab
There are days in recovery when you feel weaker or more vulnerable to temptation and need extra help from God to stay sober. Recognizing it before you get into trouble is a major sign of progress....
What Is Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD)?
Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a personality disorder that is characterized by overly animated and attention-seeking behaviors. Those with HPD are described as seductive, flirtatious,...
Using Faith to Overcome Temptation in Addiction Recovery
Faith is a funny thing. If kept strong, it can move mountains. It quickly wastes away if ignored, leaving you to struggle in the dark. It is a living thing, always moving backward or forward...