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The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones and show them you care. Picking out just the right gift can be tough for anyone, but when a family member or friend is in recovery, you may want to make it even more meaningful to show your support. It’s a good idea to avoid…
Watching someone close to you struggle with addiction can be frustrating, heartbreaking, and frightening. You see the negative impact it is having on their life and the danger they are putting themselves and others in, but they may be in denial. When an individual is caught up in their addiction, it can be difficult for…
Thanksgiving is a time to come together with family and friends and reflect on life and everything there is to be thankful for. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude can be very beneficial in recovery because it keeps you thinking more positively and allows you to deal with challenging situations in a healthier manner. In turn,…
There is not a blanket solution to treating addiction. Achieving abstinence from drugs and alcohol does not mean a person is “cured.” There is a lot more to it than that. Drug and alcohol use impacts virtually every aspect of a person’s life. Sustainable recovery requires changes in thinking, lifestyle, environment, and more. Each client’s…
Talking about addiction can be a difficult topic, but one of utmost importance. It is easy for children to stumble across misinformation when it comes to drugs and alcohol. Parents can be proactive by setting a positive example and ensuring that their children are equipped with the knowledge to make healthy choices. October 23-31 is…
No one said that recovery would be easy. Change can be difficult for anyone, regardless of whether or not they have struggled with drug addiction or alcoholism. However, it is worth it when you realize how your life has changed for the better. One of the challenges of long-term recovery is staying positive and not…
Drugs and alcohol impact your body inside and out. Aside from contributing to poor decision making and risky behavior, substance misuse can also take a physical toll on your body. Overall, you may notice that you just don’t feel well. Waking up with a hangover, pounding headache, feeling exhausted, or experiencing nausea or vomiting can…
Completing an addiction treatment program can be a very rewarding experience and you may feel like you can conquer the world. However, relapse is still a very real risk, especially in the early stages of recovery. Treatment is only half the battle – now you must focus on maintaining your sobriety and lifestyle of recovery.…
A good night’s sleep is essential to your health but can be hard to come by if your mind is racing, you are stressed, your adrenaline is pumping, you have insomnia, or for many other reasons. As a result, some people turn to alcohol to help them relax and drift off. While this may seem…
Addiction treatment is not a cut-and-dry process, especially when co-occurring disorders are involved. When a client is struggling with a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, this can make recovery more challenging – but not impossible. Many people want to know which developed first, addiction or mental illness, but there is not always…