Recovery Blog
Religion and Spirituality in Recovery: Different But Equally Important
We often use the terms spiritual and religious interchangeably, but it's essential to note that while they share similarities, the two concepts remain distinct from one another. Both play a crucial...
Coping With Chronic Pain in Addiction Recovery
Feeling moderate to high levels of pain for a prolonged period of time is known as chronic pain. Being in pain for a prolonged period is just a bad place to be. It can leave the sufferer feeling...
Why Putting Yourself First and Embracing Self-Care Maximizes Your Treatment Experience
Many times in life, you may have been conditioned to think that putting yourself first is selfish. This could not be further from the truth. Putting yourself first means showing that you respect...
Take Me to Church
No matter where you are in America, no matter your economic status, your background, or your family, there is a good chance your life has been influenced by faith. It is an ever-present thread in...
5 Critical Things You Can Do For Your Loved One In Addiction Treatment
Addiction affects many people, not just the ones struggling with the disease. Those include family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. However, recognizing a problem and doing something about it...
7 Bible Verses That Can Help You During Recovery
As a book of holy scripture, reading the Bible will give you the kind of enduring peace and comfort you can only get from one place - God in Heaven. The book, however, by no means falls under the...
Signs You Could Be Close to a Physical Relapse
Medical professionals consider substance abuse a chronic disease, meaning you’ll deal with it in one form or another for the rest of your life. In this respect, addiction is no different than any...
What to Expect In Your Lifelong Journey of Sobriety
Contrary to what you might think, your recovery from substance abuse doesn't end when you exit rehab. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic condition like asthma or diabetes. You wouldn't stop...
Seeing Addiction Treatment and Recovery as Your Resurrection
As we celebrate the Easter holiday, we are reminded of the power of resurrection and new beginnings. Just as Christ rose from the dead to bring hope and renewal, so too can individuals struggling...
5 Ways Faith Communities Can Battle the Stigma of Addiction
Gone are the days of hellfire and brimstone speeches over the pulpit, but many people of faith often continue to feel the sting of moral failure and inadequacy associated with substance abuse. Why?...
Finding Hope in God’s Forgiveness
Addiction is a complex issue that often brings feelings of shame and guilt, and a need for forgiveness alongside it. People struggling with addiction often feel a deep sense of embarrassment and...
How Nature Can Be Therapeutic
Interacting with nature has been shown to have many benefits for physical and mental well-being. Some of these benefits include reducing stress, improving mood, and promoting a sense of peace and...