Sobriety is Fun (Really) if You Want it to Be
One of the roadblocks to early sobriety is learning how to have fun, in a new way. For a long time it may be hard to figure out having fun when you’re under addiction and [...]
Self Love Takes Time: Try These 3 Tips to Get Started
It is not uncommon for people who struggle with addiction to lose their self-esteem and sense of self to addiction. It is easy to tell other people to love themselves through addiction and recovery but [...]
What is the Role of Family During Treatment?
When a loved one enters treatment for substance abuse, many questions can arise when it comes to recovery. Addiction is not a solo sport, so many others are ultimately impacted. Addiction literally affects everyone. While [...]
How to Move on From a Toxic Relationship
It can be hard to imagine your life without that person in it, even if it was a toxic relationship. You know who you are with that person but you do not know who you [...]
What Does Culture Have to Do with Addiction Treatment?
Defining culture is challenging but one definition is a set of beliefs and patterns of behavior that shape the worldview of a member of society. It is a guide for action and behavior. Substance abuse [...]
Keeping Faith in a Higher Power During Difficult Times
It can be hard to look to a Higher Power when times get hard. You feel like being mad at the world and some take to substance abuse or relapse back into it when challenges [...]
How to Transition Home Post Treatment
Going back home may be the hardest thing a person can do post treatment. Heading back into reality from rehab can feel like going into the lion’s den, with triggers all over the place. Relapse [...]
How Do I Get a Good Night’s Sleep?
Having a stressful day and knowing you may have to fulfill those same responsibilities tomorrow may keep you tossing and turning at night. Unhealthy sleeping can affect your brain, cardiovascular health, immune system, creativity, and [...]
The 5 Signs You Might Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment
There are times in life where it seems like everything is going the wrong way. Perhaps it is time to get back to square one and have a rethink about life. No time like the [...]
The Effects of Poor Family Communication
Communication is key component in a successful working family. You communicate with members of the family not just with your words but using language and behavior. If you use negative methods to communicate or avoid [...]