Recovery Blog
How to Conduct a Self-Check
Being able to conduct a self-check is a crucial aspect of both substance abuse recovery and mental health recovery. Addiction and mental health disorders can create habits and patterns that...
Redemption and Healing: The Church of Jesus Christ Addiction Recovery Program
Nowhere is there a more excellent example of the miracle of physical and spiritual healing than in the life of the Savior, Jesus Christ. He taught us to love more deeply, forgive more quickly, and...
Faith-Based Rehab: More Affordable Than You Think
Of the millions of men and women with substance use disorders, many, if not most, see the high financial cost of going to a private or non-profit rehab as a significant barrier to seeking treatment....
Springtime Opportunities in Recovery
After a long winter inside, many people yearn to step back into the outdoors and breathe in the fresh, clean air of Spring. Well, Springtime is now upon us. March 20 marks the official start of the...
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
Most of us know that counseling therapy is a highly effective form of treatment in helping individuals overcome substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health disorders. For people who seek...
Staying Safe and Sober on St. Patrick’s Day
When we think of holidays in America, we often think of the feast days in Winter, the picnics and fireworks of the Summer, and the fruits of the harvest in the fall. However, Spring brings its own...
Why You Should Try Group Therapy
When it comes to types of counseling received in treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health disorders, group therapy is a tried and true approach. It is a highly effective form...
When Substance Abuse Puts You on the Wrong Side of the Law
Besides ruining your physical and mental health, drug and alcohol abuse can land you in legal hot water in many different ways. We're talking about anything from a citation for disorderly conduct to...
How Getting Outdoors Can Help You Stay Sober
Getting outdoors in springtime can bring many health benefits for people in substance abuse treatment and recovery. From exposure to sunlight and fresh air helping to boost mood to increased energy...
7 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Christian-Based Treatment Center
Clinical and anecdotal research over the last several years shows that coupling religiosity with addiction recovery yields excellent treatment and relapse prevention results. For example, one 2007...
Cocaine’s Deadly Effects on Your Mind and Body
Cocaine is making a comeback, and with fentanyl in the mix, it's deadlier than ever. From 2019 to 2021, the number of cocaine-related deaths jumped by 54%, totaling almost 25,000 people, according...
Practicing Lent and Lessons in Recovery
Most people know Lent as a religious holiday, associated most with the Catholic and episcopal denominations. During this holiday, members of these churches mark their faces with ash, stop eating...