Recovery Blog
The Benefits of Attending Outpatient Therapy for Managing Bipolar Disorder
It can be challenging for many individuals with bipolar disorder to embrace mental health treatment. Depending on the severity of one's condition, the path to recovery can be an even bumpier road....
Unique Barriers Women Face When Seeking Help for Addiction
There are barriers women face when seeking recovery from drug and alcohol use that are unique to their sex. Unfortunately, there is a social bias that shames women more than men when it comes to...
The Unique Challenges of Veterans in Recovery
Veterans of the armed forces face a myriad of challenges when transitioning from active duty back to civilian life. More specifically, substance use disorder (SUD), mental health disorders like...
Watch for These 3 Red Flags When Choosing an Addiction Recovery Center
As the U.S. continues to face an opioid crisis, the number of drug and alcohol rehab centers has skyrocketed across the country. This is fantastic news as our society works to eradicate the stigma...
The Value of Participating in Outpatient Group Therapy for Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make one feel very isolated. The mental health condition may make it highly difficult for an individual to relax in a public setting. Social anxiety disorder symptoms can be very...
The Benefits of Gender-Specific Treatment for Addiction Recovery
Indeed, addiction does not discriminate. For instance, both men and women develop addictions to alcohol and other drugs. Yet, contrary to what some people may believe, substance abuse and substance...
Combatting 5 Common Fears in Addiction Recovery
Fear: a common unwanted companion during the addiction recovery process. It can be the reason for resistance to seeking help. It can be a significant factor in giving up. Henry Ford said, “One of...
Finding the Right Christian-Based Treatment Center
It can be challenging for Christians to admit to an addiction. So often, we're brought up with too many "Thou Shalt Nots" and not enough grace. If Christianity is just a checklist of things to do...
Supporting a Loved One Returning Home From Addiction Treatment
Having a loved one navigating the trials and tribulations of addiction treatment can be wrought with emotions. Meanwhile, if your loved one is returning home from treatment soon, these emotions may...
Maintaining Relapse Prevention Strategies for a Long-Term Recovery
Early recovery can be one of the busiest and most stressful times of an individual's life. This stage typically requires one to make several different changes to promote a healthier lifestyle....
Battling Negative Thoughts that Hamper Recovery
Our thoughts shape our reality. If we think we’re a failure, then we close ourselves off from any evidence to the contrary. We only see our mistakes and shortcomings. Addiction is difficult to beat,...
Substance Use During Pregnancy
Using drugs and alcohol while pregnant can be harmful to the mother and the baby for many reasons. Drug use during pregnancy has been linked to miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight,...