Recovery Blog
Staying Motivated After Your First Year of Sobriety
Your recovery journey from a substance use or alcohol use disorder begins when you enter a treatment program. When you start your journey to recovery in a substance or alcohol use treatment program,...
The Value of Pursuing Family Education in Recovery
When a loved one struggles with a negative situation, they want to do everything they can to make them feel better. Seeing a loved one burdened by a substance or alcohol use disorder is challenging;...
7 Dangers Children Face When Parents Abuse Drugs and Alcohol
When someone has an addiction, it affects everyone in the household. But the ones who often suffer the most are children, who don’t understand what is going on and have little power to change their...
Coping With the Distress of Secondary Trauma in the Media and Throughout the World
The media has a strong, influential role in this current digital world. Therefore, when it comes to secondary trauma, it is easy to listen to people who appear to have it all together. Whether it is...
Self-Care for Those in Drug Rehab
Addiction recovery is not an easy process. There are days when everything will go according to plan and others that try your resolve as nothing seems to go your way. The battle for sobriety,...
Holidays, Faith, and Addiction Recovery
The holidays can be a time of great joy for some and great sadness and stress for others. For people suffering from addiction, the added stresses of the holidays can trigger a relapse. Here are some...
The Importance of Seeking Continuing Care Services for Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is diagnosable and can be treated. People with NPD can exhibit personality traits like volatility, impulsivity, a lack of empathy, and the need for attention....
How to Help a Loved One Battling Alcohol Addiction
If you have a loved one struggling with alcohol addiction, it's wrenching to stand back and watch the destruction unfold. However, it's also hard to determine what to say or do in such a delicate...
Can a 12-Step Program Help Me Overcome My Addiction to Xanax?
Xanax is among one of the fastest-growing abused drugs among young adults. It is highly addictive and can quickly lead to dependence. If you are struggling with Xanax addiction, it might feel...
What to Expect in the First Year of Alcohol Sobriety
Alcohol addiction is like a thief in the night that takes over physically, mentally, and emotionally. The quest to quit is tricky because of what it does to the brain. Alcohol produces chemical...
The Value That Can Come From Joining an Alumni Program to Help Overcome Social Anxiety
The fear of being judged by others isn't unusual. You can feel like people are watching you in social or work situations. Some people may avoid meeting new people because they aren't comfortable,...
What Makes You Drink Alcohol After a Long Day at Work?
The euphoric feeling after clocking out of a shift ranging from 8 to 12 hours is something that deserves to be celebrated. What is more celebratory than winding down to drink alcohol? Why not crack...