Recovery Blog
Do Women Get Addicted Faster? A Closer Look at Telescoping
Without proper treatment, the chains of addiction can weigh down every part of a person’s life. But those chains pull at women differently than they pull at men, both inwardly and outwardly. That’s...
The Significance of Maintaining the MAT Approach in Recovery
Although an individual with substance use disorder (SUD) may have completed their treatment program, this does not necessarily mean they have been cured. Addiction is a chronic brain disease that...
Why Should I Consider Residential Treatment Over Outpatient Treatment?
Addiction is a progressive disease that requires professional intervention to overcome. Meanwhile, accepting one's need for treatment is often one of the most challenging obstacles to healing and...
Why Women-centric Treatment Is So Vital for Success
We all know that men and women are different. It doesn’t make one better than the other; they can be equal without being the same. These differences play a major role in addiction and recovery....
The Benefits of Moving Forward With a Transitional Care Plan for Recovery
Completing addiction rehabilitation and an outpatient treatment program can feel highly rewarding. This can be especially so for those who face serious challenges surrendering to professional care....
The Power of Rituals and Routines
Have you ever noticed some activities, like brushing your teeth, take zero brain power? In other activities, it feels like you have to make every decision over and over again, like starting a new...
6 Steps to Surviving Pink Cloud Syndrome
Have you ever heard of pink cloud syndrome in relation to substance abuse? The term describes the idea that in the initial stages of recovery, when you hit major milestones, you can feel a sense of...
How to Come Clean About Your Addiction to Your Family
Alcohol and drug addiction interfere with your ability to function normally in daily life, including how you function in your relationships. To begin healing, you must come to terms with this while...
The Battle for Sobriety: Reigniting Faith
It may be difficult to see past the present moment. If this is a moment where your faith is strong, you feel like it will never end. If this moment is full of fear and doubt as you seek to reinforce...
The Value of Attending AA/NA Meetings in Recovery
External factors can significantly interfere with an individual's ability to maintain long-term sobriety. Although outpatient treatment can provide the professional support needed to maintain...
Simple Strategies for Managing Job Stress During Addiction Recovery
Recovering from addiction is a challenging journey, especially when balancing it with the demands of a job. The workplace deadlines, performance pressures, and interpersonal dynamics can drive up...
Effective Treatment Options for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Receiving a diagnosis for a mental health condition can come with an array of emotions. For example, when diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), an individual may feel both relieved...