Recovery Blog
7 Myths and Facts About Alcohol Use Disorder
Nearly 30 million Americans aged 12 and older qualified as having an alcohol use disorder (AUD) within the past year of being surveyed in 2021, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and...
How to Maintain Motivation in Recovery After Treatment
It can be difficult to maintain motivation in recovery. Early recovery can be a very vulnerable time for some individuals making it especially difficult to stay motivated. Although this may be true,...
Why Finding New Hobbies Is Crucial to Long-Term Recovery
We know that reaching out for help for your addiction could have been scary and difficult. It is a brave choice to start your recovery journey. We believe we can help any man who is ready to...
Debunking Myths About Spiritualism and Rehab
When looking for drug and alcohol treatment for dads, you might question the efficacy of programs that mention spirituality as a component of success. It's little wonder in today's climate. Extreme...
Benefits of Faith-Based Over Non-Faith-Based Recovery Treatment
There are many commonalities between faith-based and traditional recovery programs. Both groups use the 12-step format, modeling, and mentors. Both encourage group interaction and active...
What is the Most Challenging Aspect of Recovering From Addiction and How Do You Overcome it?
Taking your life back from substance abuse is no easy task and it will probably be the most challenging thing you have ever done. We asked addiction professionals from around the globe to share...
Why Do I Have Chores in Sober Living?
Many treatment centers like ours have rules in place for clients. In sober living, we have specific rules and chores that our clients must adapt to. Having chores in sober living may sound...
Making New Friends in Recovery
You've heard it before and you'll likely hear it repeated throughout your lifelong recovery journey: Undoubtedly, social support plays a key role in your ability to sustain lasting sobriety. Social...
The Buddhist Philosophy and Its Benefits in Finding Sobriety
Buddhism is a religion and a philosophy stressing mindfulness, compassion, and the pursuit of enlightenment. People of all faiths have found Buddhist teachings beneficial while seeking substance...
How Long Does the Detox Process Take?
Detoxing before you are able to receive treatment for your addiction is a necessary step. Unfortunately, this step in your recovery has the potential to be an uncomfortable experience. There are...
The Miracle of Rehabilitation
To truly understand the miracle of rehabilitation, you must understand how addiction works. Whether you started using it because of peer pressure, to let off steam at the end of a hard day, to keep...
Am I a Failure if I Have to Return to Treatment?
Many alumni are inspired to live happily and healthily in sobriety, hoping they will never have to attend treatment again. However, as the National Insitute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) explains, “The...