Recovery Blog
What to Expect in the First Year of Recovery
Recognizing an individual's need to pursue addiction treatment and recovery is a powerful step in the healing process. Those who are beginning their journey to sobriety in treatment may feel a wide...
Providing Parental Support After a Loved One Completes Treatment
Substance use disorder (SUD) not only affects the individual suffering from addiction but can negatively impact their surroundings as well. It can be a challenging process to watch a loved one face...
An Open Letter To Those Looking For Hope
I went in for what they thought was a goiter surgery that should take two hours. Instead, they had to pull in a second surgeon, and nine hours later, they wheeled me into the ICU. The underside of...
Why is it a Good Idea for a Recovering Addict to Join a Support Group?
For a recovering addict, the road to sobriety is long, complex, and often lonely. Many consider joining a support group, while others think they can do it alone. Everyone has their own way of doing...
Benefits of Sharing Your Recovery Journey With Others
Addiction can be a very isolating experience. However, for some, the addiction recovery journey can also feel isolating. Choosing sobriety in a world that often encourages and celebrates substance...
Memorizing Scripture Can Help Your Recovery
Addiction can be scary and demoralizing. We often feel out of control, as if we have no choices, just repeated cycles of pain, shame, and guilt. The truth is, you’re not doing this alone. Jesus...
The Relationship Between Abstinence and Success in Recovery
Completing an addiction treatment program can be a rewarding experience for many individuals. Yet, completing a treatment program does not guarantee 100% relief from substance cravings or unwanted...
Red Flags: What To Avoid When Picking Faith-Based Rehab Centers
When you’re suffering from addiction, it’s difficult to slow down and research Christian-based rehabilitation centers. You want to get in, get healthy, and get back to your life. Aren’t all...
The Connections Between Addiction and Codependency
When an individual struggles with addiction, they engage in a one-sided relationship with alcohol or other drugs. Over time, this relationship becomes emotionally destructive and/or abusive....
Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts in Addiction Recovery
Our thoughts in a quiet room can be deafening. For some, it was intrusive thoughts that led to an addiction in the first place. For others, it’s a byproduct of the addiction. Either way, intrusive...
The Importance of Maintaining Faith in Recovery
The recovery process is different for everyone. Transitioning into a new life after addiction and mental health treatment can be difficult for some individuals. Even the most resilient and motivated...
Dangers of Recreational Marijuana Use and When to Seek Treatment
Over the last several years, significant efforts have been made to legalize both medicinal and recreational marijuana use across the United States. Though there can be medical benefits to using...