Recovery Blog
How Treatment Can Ease Isolation
Substance abuse often brings about a long list of hardships and social struggles. Addiction can be very isolating, as substances often take priority over friendships, relationships, and socializing....
7 Ways to Connect With Your Loved One After Rehab
Whether they're coming home after a partial hospitalization program or a stint in a residential drug treatment facility, it's critical to recognize that you both will need time to adjust to the new...
Waiting for a Spring Renewal
By February, many of us are tired of the endless chill of winter. We start to long for the long days of springtime with beautiful weather, warm sun, and the promise of happy outdoor gatherings and...
Why do some people struggle to overcome addiction?
Addiction is a complex issue to understand. Why do some people struggle with addiction while others don’t? Why do some recover quickly while others relapse time and time again? Whether they have...
How Substances Are Affecting Your Marriage
When you think about marriage, what do you think of? Things like loyalty, love, trust, and companionship might come to mind. The truth is that these are all pretty fundamental things to have within...
Cooking Up Something Good in Recovery
Cooking may be America’s unsung past-time. Industry reports suggest that more than seventeen million cookbooks are sold in the United States every year. On the numerous holiday “feast days”, we...
The Connection Between Anger and Alcohol Use
Anger can cause us to do many things that may be out of character or seem impulsive. It can damage relationships, ruin opportunities, and even result in physical or emotional harm. In an attempt to...
Finding Your Way Forward in Recovery Without Family Support
It’s no secret that having a solid support system of family and close friends makes a big difference in a substance abuser’s recovery journey. Several studies in alcohol abuse treatment show that...
Self-Love in Recovery
If there is one lesson to be learned in treatment for substance use disorder, it is probably this: caring for yourself is one of the most important things you can do. Self-love is what brought you...
You Are Worthy of Treatment
How do you determine your self-worth? Do you base it on your achievements or your financial status? Maybe you find your worth in maintaining successful relationships or meeting your goals. If you...
What to Expect In Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
Substance use disorders and mental health issues often go hand in hand, making addiction recovery and relapse prevention a complex process. According to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use...
Recovery and Random Acts of Kindness
From the time we are little, our mothers and grandmothers teach us to be kind to others and obey the golden rule: do unto others as we would have them do to us. Kindness is being helpful, generous,...