Recovery Blog
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Preventing Drug Overdose
As stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “More than one million people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose. In 2021, 106,699 drug overdose deaths occurred in the...
5 Celebrities Who Conquered Their Addictions
We often view celebrities as fantasy figures from a realm different than ours. Yet, they are human, just like us. Many have been open about the various struggles they've faced, including addiction....
Heal Body and Mind: Meditations to Aid Addiction Recovery
Many who struggle with substance abuse have lost connection to their mind, body, and soul. Being out of touch with yourself in this way can cause you to feel anxious and unsettled. Recovery is all...
How Can Working With a Recovery Coach Help Set Me on the Right Path Forward?
The transition into recovery can be different for everybody. For example, if an individual is facing challenges with a dual diagnosis, they may experience more difficulty adjusting to a new way of...
Helpful Ways to Overcome Substance Use Triggers
One of the most challenging facets of the recovery process is learning how to overcome substance use triggers effectively. Anything that could tempt you into using alcohol and other drugs again –...
The Addiction Finish Line Fallacy
We, as a people, love a finish line. We set goals; we work through the individual actions to accomplish those goals until we finish and our work is done. We're focused on the end product, the moment...
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...