Recovery Blog
Understanding Long Lasting Effects of Untreated Trauma
Throughout life, many of us will experience a host of life-threatening events, from car accidents to the sudden loss of a loved one and more. Although many people will remain resilient in the face...
The 6 Most Addictive Drugs with the Hardest Recoveries
Life is full of potential addictions, particularly when it comes to substances. Here are six of the most addictive drugs on the market. We’ll also explore what happens during withdrawal from these...
Women React Differently than Men to Meth
Doctors originally developed methamphetamine to increase energy, but it turned out much stronger than they anticipated. The result was too addictive and too strong for most people. Rare cases where...
Benefits of Moving Forward With an All Women’s Sober Living Home
It takes hard work and a tenacious mindset to complete addiction or mental health treatment successfully. Although an individual treatment plan has been completed, this does not mean that that...
How Can Art Therapy Enhance My Treatment Experience?
More often than not, people seeking treatment for mental health disorders and substance abuse are skeptical about what professional treatment can do for their healing and recovery. Although they may...
The Risks of Rapid Detox in Addiction Recovery
Substance abuse disorder is a complex disease that can affect every aspect of your life. An addiction recovery center is often a necessary step in kicking your addiction to the curb and becoming...
Coping with Family History: How to Talk To Your Children About Addiction
When you look at your children, you may see the tilt of their nose that looks just like yours, their chocolate brown eyes identical to their dad's, and that dimple you've seen in every single one of...
The Importance of Moving Forward From Toxic Relationships in Recovery
Completing treatment can be one of the most rewarding milestones an individual may experience. It takes intense bravery, strong dedication, and perseverance to work towards recovery. Once mental...
Is It Necessary to Repair Relationships in Recovery?
Understandably so, interpersonal relationships often suffer in the wake of alcohol and drug addictions. The brain changes caused by repeated substance use can cause an individual to exhibit...
Does Insurance Pay for Faith-Based Treatment Centers?
Addiction is a serious and complicated disease. Most people aren’t able to kick it without help. Detoxing from alcohol or drug addiction can be dangerous and unnecessarily painful without medical...
Why Is Healthy Anger Management Necessary for Lasting Sobriety?
In addiction recovery, there are a plethora of situations and circumstances that can make an individual vulnerable to relapse. To sustain lasting sobriety, each person must implement coping...
Sober Living Environment for a Loved One With Special Needs
It can be difficult for some families to manage the effects of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) alone. Many individuals facing challenges with autism need ongoing family support. The best decision a...