Recovery Blog
Untangling the Link Between Mental Illness and Addiction
Life with mental illness makes everything feel heavier—your thoughts and emotions, even your daily routine. And when you add an addiction to the equation, that weight doubles. Mental health...
Dating and Relationships After Recovery
Balancing ongoing sobriety with daily life, interests, responsibilities, and more as an alumnus is an amazing accomplishment, and each person should be proud of the hard work it takes to manage...
The Power of Mentorship in Sobriety
The Power of Mentorship in SobrietyMentorship is about helping others grow, learn, and eventually pass on what they have learned. The power of mentorship lies in its potential to be a positive...
A Guide to Finding the Right Drug Rehab in Utah
Looking for a substance abuse center in Utah is a big step in your recovery. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, that phone call is the beginning of a life-changing decision....
Is Your Partner Struggling With Substance Abuse?
It all happened so fast. One day, you and your partner shared everything. Life couldn't have been better. Then suddenly, your loved one began to experience constant mood swings. They were secretive...
The History of Opioid Addiction in Rural America
Opioid addiction has become one of the most pressing public health crises in America, leaving few communities untouched. While urban areas have faced devastating consequences, rural America has...
Overcoming Gender Barriers in Substance Abuse Facilities
When it comes to substance abuse treatment, one size doesn't fit all. Gender plays a significant role in how addiction affects you and how you heal. Whether you're a man navigating expectations to...
Recovery Fatigue: What It Is and How to Handle It
Staying committed to recovery is one of the most rewarding choices you’ll ever make, but that doesn’t mean the journey always feels exciting or effortless. For many alumni, there comes a time when...
How Important is a Faith-based Support Group in Recovery?
You can't recover alone from an addiction; it takes a team. In an alcohol rehab center, support comes from your providers. There, they help you build healthy habits and establish sobriety. But the...
Unique Challenges of Recovering from Stimulant Addiction
Addiction takes many forms, and while all substance use disorders (SUDs) share some similarities, recovery can look very different depending on the drug involved. Stimulants such as methamphetamine...
How Holistic Rehab Empowers Women to Heal
When addiction takes hold of your life, short-term fixes don't cut it. Recovery is so much more than throwing out the alcohol in your house. Simply focusing on the physical symptoms of addiction...
How to Celebrate Milestones Without Risking Sobriety
Recovery is about creating a full and meaningful life while maintaining sobriety. Along the way, milestones like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and weddings take on new significance. These...