When someone is struggling with active addiction, it can take a toll on relationships with family and friends. Trust is easily broken and can take a long time to rebuild. A person’s actions and behaviors while under the influence can contribute to creating family rifts that are challenging to overcome. But by focusing on substance…
A new year has begun, and for many people, that means setting resolutions. However, this can be a double-edged sword. While setting goals can be motivational, resolutions often tend to focus on diet and exercise, which can pose challenges, especially for those in eating disorder recovery. All of the talk of diets, fitness plans, and…
Addiction from recovery is a journey, and it does involve lifestyle changes, but it doesn’t mean you’re destined for a life spent alone. Socializing in recovery is possible as long as you plan ahead and consider your options. You can still celebrate with friends and go out and enjoy yourself; it just may look a…
The holiday season is right around the corner, and many people are excited by the music, decorations, events, meals, and gatherings that take place. It’s a time to see family and friends and relax. On the flip side, these same activities can be common holiday stressors for many people. The heightened expectations and activity can…
If you have been in addiction treatment, or know someone who has, you know that substance use recovery does not happen overnight. It takes time, and often involves the help of many people who became part of your addiction recovery support system. You may work individually with a therapist, attend group sessions, learn healthy eating…
Addiction recovery is a process; it does not happen overnight. It takes time for the body and brain to heal and for individuals to adapt to lifestyle changes. Through treatment for addiction recovery, women and men can build the strategies and routines they need for a substance-free lifestyle, but they may still experience challenges such…
Did you know that depression is a condition that affects more than 16 million adults in America every year and that only around one-third of individuals with severe depression get the professional help and depression therapy they need for recovery? October 11 is and a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness and support people in recognizing…
September is National Recovery Month and a time to celebrate the successes of those in recovery and increase awareness and advocacy efforts. Many people are unaware of what it actually takes to recover from addiction and the processes involved. It is not a condition that is cured overnight, and relapse is a real risk. While…
Recovery from addiction is a process, and it can take several months or years for individuals to truly feel confident in their sobriety and ability to reduce risk of relapse. Many people think that once they complete treatment, they’ll be back to feeling like their old self before addiction set in. However, drugs and alcohol…
Every day we see hundreds of images of people in television, movies, advertisements, and our own community. It is very easy to fall into the trap of comparing oneself to others, and negative body image has become a common practice for many of us. Despite knowing it’s not a healthy practice, it’s tough to avoid…
