Recovery Blog
Why Self-Care Is Important in Addiction Recovery
In active addiction, an individual's thoughts become warped, causing them to believe that alcohol and drug use are effective outlets for managing and treating distress. Conversely, in recovery,...
Is Religion a Required Component in Addiction Recovery?
Whether in drug rehab or alcohol abuse treatment, being in the trenches of addiction recovery is the most vulnerable and difficult period in one’s life. A person recovering from substance abuse will...
Enjoy New Year’s Parties Without Alcohol: The Biblical Way
New Year’s can be challenging to face as someone in recovery. After all, many people you know use it as an excuse to throw the biggest party of the year and drink too much. If you’re fresh out of...
How to Manage Holiday Blues in Addiction Recovery
The holiday season can be an enjoyable time to gather with friends and family. However, for individuals in addiction recovery, the holiday season may present some additional challenges, such as...
The Benefits of Online Classes for Families
Inpatient rehab may provide more direct care. Although outpatient treatment can be the more flexible route to go, this type of treatment still requires individuals to attend part-time programs...
Navigating Life with an Alcoholic-Addicted Husband
Living with a husband who has an alcohol use disorder (AUD) is similar to dealing with infidelity. Except, there’s no other woman. Your spouse is in a relationship with alcohol. And alcoholism is...
Learning How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Recovery
Seeking addiction treatment can seem intimidating. We understand leaving what you know can elevate your anxiety regarding seeking help. We want to assure you that recovery will be worth it....
Christian Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays
You've had your longest sober stretch so far. You're proud of yourself. You're determined to keep going. A big part of your success is your dedication to remove yourself from situations where the...
The Purpose of Intervention Services
Addiction can be very challenging to overcome alone. Substance use disorder (SUD) may not just affect the individual but their family as a whole. When a family member cares deeply for a loved one,...
A Guide for Christian Parents: How to Stop Enabling Your Child’s Addiction
Whether you have toddlers, teens, or adult children, making parental decisions is difficult. Having an eternal perspective rather than thinking of the “here and now” is a learned skill that can come...
What You Can Expect From a Faith-Based Treatment Center for Addiction Recovery
Addiction is a challenge millions of Americans face. We know addiction can feel lonely and seeking help can be intimidating. Every man deserves to recover and we want to help. Several methods have...
5 Risk Factors for Alcoholism You Shouldn’t Ignore
Experts often say alcohol addiction is one of the great equalizers, alongside other diseases like cancer and heart disease. What they mean is that every human being is vulnerable to these ailments,...