Recovery Blog
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...
Managing Resentment in Drug Rehab
Drug and alcohol abuse is often a symptom of a larger problem. People use substances to deal with intense emotional trauma from singular events or prolonged histories of mistreatment. They do it to...
How a Sober Companion Can Help Following Treatment
Recovery indicates a dramatic, pivotal shift in an individual’s life. The intended result is to fully adapt to positive changes while following treatment without the need for substances to aid in...
A Deeper Understanding of the 12-Step Recovery Program
Whether you know someone who has gone through it or seen it in a movie, you likely have heard of the 12-step program. It’s a widely recognized set of principles aimed at helping individuals overcome...
The Dangers of Using Substances to Overcome Social Anxiety
A feeling of dread to socialize, fearing that any action you take is wrong. This outlook can lead to developing substance use disorder (SUD) since the euphoric effects of using substances alleviate...
What You Need To Know About Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) is one of the most challenging and misunderstood aspects of addiction recovery. While the acute withdrawal phase—those intense and often debilitating symptoms...