One of the toughest battles you can face when recovering from addiction is the threat of depression. Depression is a disease that affects countless people each year, but even in this day and age, we are still attempting to fully understand it. Like with addiction, there is an unfortunate stigma that surrounds depression, and there […]
Despite increased research and understanding of addiction, there are still many stigmas that exist. Some people still believe that addiction is the result of weakness or a lack of willpower, or that it mainly affects those who are uneducated or unemployed. However, addiction does not discriminate; it affects all genders, races, nationalities, and socioeconomic classes. […]
A major factor that can derail your efforts in recovery is stress. Many people find this to be a trigger that can lead them to slips or relapse. When you are feeling too stressed out, your first instinct may be to resort to drug or alcohol use as a way of self-medicating or trying to […]
Recovery is a long, difficult process, and the most you can do is make it easier to manage for yourself and others. One obstacle you may need to overcome during recovery is the possibility of your friends and family interfering with your process. While they often mean well, sometimes it is a better idea to […]
Social media is wonderful because it allows us to catch up on current events, connect with friends and family, and ultimately view the current world in a new perspective. It is no wonder that so many people use social media, but if you are on the road to recovery, you need to be careful. Social […]
While you’re sitting back watching March Madness on your big screen TV, you get that craving for something tasty. What good is watching a big game if you don’t have a delicious snack by your side? You might be tempted to order a huge plate of wings or grab a jumbo-sized bag of nachos, but […]
March 16 is Kicking Butts Day and a great time to commit yourself to quitting smoking. Just like drugs and alcohol, tobacco can take a toll on your health. It can affect virtually every part of your body in some way. Making the choice to stop smoking can help you take back control of your […]
There is more to St. Patrick’s Day than green beer, despite the fact that it is a holiday typically known for drinking and shenanigans. If that’s how you’ve always celebrated in the past, it can be hard to picture the holiday being fun sans alcohol now that you’re in recovery. But it certainly can be […]
Now that you’ve completed an inpatient rehab program, you’re probably feeling a mixture of emotions: pride, confidence, uneasiness, fear, hope. The first 90 days of recovery are a critical time to reinforce and apply what you’ve learned to stay on track with your sobriety. As you transition back into the community and a more “normal” […]
No two people are ever exactly the same—and neither are their struggles with addiction. As such, addiction recovery treatments cannot, must not, be one-size-fits-all. On the contrary, addiction recovery specialists work to evaluate clients and determine an individualized treatment path—a path that may include either inpatient or outpatient treatment programs. Inpatient care is likely the […]
