If you’ve made the decision to overcome addiction, you’re already taking a step in the right direction toward improving your health. Drugs and alcohol can take a damaging toll on the body, but effective treatment and long-term sobriety can help to combat some of these effects. Taking steps to protect your heart and improve your…
Opening up and sharing your story in front of strangers can seem a bit intimidating at first, but engaging in group therapy can be very beneficial. Everyone experiences addiction a little differently, but there are many similarities as well. Group therapy is a good reminder that you are not alone and there is always support…
Valentine’s Day is often a time when couples and families show each other how much they love and care. You may fuss over finding just the right card, bouquet of flowers, restaurant, gift, or location to make the day perfect. However, this Valentine’s Day make a point to love yourself as well. Support your recovery…
There are many myths and misconceptions that surround drugs, alcohol, and addiction. These issues can enhance the stigmas that exist and make people more hesitant to seek treatment. In addition, this misinformation can actually increase the risk of addiction because people are not properly educated about the dangers of drugs or alcohol. January 23-29, 2017…
Relationships play a crucial role both in addiction risk and recovery. The people we associate with have a large influence over our thoughts, actions, behaviors, feelings, decisions, and much more. When you spend time with someone who has a negative outlook on life or engages in risky behaviors, there is a chance that you might…
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…
