Understanding the Benefits of Therapy
Everyone who has sought mental health treatment has a unique story. In general, most people hope to gain a healthier mindset and learn new skills. Oft...
Like addiction, recovery is not an overnight process. And, it can be challenging without the proper help. At Framework Recovery, our goal is to provide the clearest path to successful and sustainable sobriety for you or a loved one. We believe recovery is more successful when outpatient treatment programs such as partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient program (IOP), monitoring, counseling and sober living homes (SLH) coexist together.
Housing provides a critical layer of accountability, encourages our guests to build a community and through that, understanding of what they are going through.
Learn how to establish a stable home environment, find a purpose and develop a sober life.
Everyone who has sought mental health treatment has a unique story. In general, most people hope to gain a healthier mindset and learn new skills. Oft...
When trauma occurs, it can cause people to become emotionally detached and disconnected from the outside world. Many psychological effects can come fr...
The causes of addiction can vary greatly. Everyone has their own story behind what led them to their addiction. Some people turn to addictive substanc...
Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes we do not recognize the impact of certain decisions until the consequences are revealed. The outcome is not always ...
Congratulations! Graduating from your inpatient treatment program is something to be proud of. You likely now have increased awareness and a repertoir...
Addiction, clinically referred to as substance use disorder (SUD), is a disease in your body. When reward pathways are triggered in your brain, the ne...
As standards of masculinity have developed throughout the course of humanity, they have been influenced by different cultures along with centuries of ...
Recovering from addiction can be extremely difficult if done alone, especially as mental health conditions can interfere with treatment. Therefore, su...
It is that time again. Your apartment kitchen cupboards are empty, and your family cannot stop at the store to help you with groceries. Exhausted, you...
Suffering from a mental health condition can be heavy emotionally, especially if left untreated. Complications can make the person suffering live a li...
Everyone enters addiction treatment at different points throughout their recovery journey. Regardless of whether it’s someone’s first time...
Many people believe that substance use disorder (SUD) develops from chronic alcohol or illicit drug use. While these substances remain incredibly harm...
During treatment, and especially when transitioning back to life outside of treatment, individuals working to establish their sobriety will need to en...
The journey to sobriety is never a straight path. Everyone has different underlying causes and risk factors that contributed to the development of the...
Sometimes in recovery, it may not seem like you have a lot to be grateful for. However, sitting down and counting your blessings may surprise you and ...
When you are faced with something unpleasant, human nature makes you inclined to fight or run. However, there is a third option for responding to some...
Addiction can rob you of so many things, including the opportunities to grow and learn how to take care of yourself. Not unlike Peter Pan’s Lost Boy...
The negative thoughts that start with “I can’t” force you into giving your power away. However, when you take your power back and change the nar...
Fear is a very powerful emotion that leads to other emotions. One such emotion is anger. When your anger is expressed in unhealthy ways, it can lead t...
If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Crisis and Suicide Hotline at 988. Stigma dictates that men should never expr...
Being a part of a sober living community means learning to be responsible and do your part. How you live, how you behave, and how you interact with ot...
Healing from substance abuse involves many facets. One of those facets is addressing your eating habits. You should create a framework for your healin...
Life lessons are learned best through trial and error. Addiction recovery is a process, not an instant path to perfection. Each day offers a new begin...
Therapy in recovery is about learning many skills, including how to more effectively communicate. Being able to listen to what others are saying and s...
During active addiction, friendships are often based on those in your life who will enable your substance use. In recovery, you learn to build healthy...
For individuals in early recovery, staying sober can be a challenging task at any time of the year. However, the holiday season can bring about additi...
Yoga is often seen as something that women do or perhaps an activity that men do to meet women. In recovery, yoga is a powerful tool for healing that ...
There is a stigma that men asking for help portrays them as weak. Truthfully, the bravery of asking for support during times of difficulty shows great...
Once you have completed the initial hard work of recovery, being sober can be exhilarating. When leaving recovery, you may be tempted to jump back int...
Whether by choice or by necessity, recovery can often leave you alone during the holidays. This can make an already very difficult time of the year th...
Just as every skill you learn throughout the recovery process is important, it is essential to develop simple life skills. Understanding how to cope w...
Trauma is common among individuals who have struggled with substance use disorder (SUD). Society often stigmatizes trauma as a female-based problem th...
Fear is a common emotion that individuals experience throughout their lives. It is so common that it often becomes normalized or even goes unnoticed. ...
Holistic treatment methods can be beneficial when implemented with other therapeutic forms in your recovery process. When in outpatient treatment or a...
Developing a framework for relapse prevention is done through careful examination of each individual’s needs. Each person has a different approa...
When you are in early recovery, you are still learning to regulate your emotions. Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences throughout thei...
After initial treatment for addiction, there is still plenty of healing that needs to happen. Family relationships can be particularly difficult to na...
Whether you are new to recovery or have been in recovery for a long time, cravings can hit, and hit hard. When you are caught off guard by an intense ...
There are many types of therapeutic modalities that are helpful for different people for a number of reasons. One therapeutic modality that has been v...
Depression is often portrayed as someone who is sad, lethargic, and lonely. This may be true for many people, even many people at certain points in th...
Some people see being diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis on top of having a substance use disorder (SUD) as a disability, while others see it as...
Returning to work after any time off is difficult, but returning to work after treatment for addiction is an entirely different challenge. Your recove...
The word sobriety has a stigma of being dull or boring. Perhaps it conjures up images of sitting around alone or limiting your social life to seeing m...
If the shame does not get you, the guilt will. Guilt and shame are like a two-headed beast of negative thought processes that seem to be ever-threaten...
There is often so much focus on the first 30 days of treatment for addiction that not much thought is put into what happens afterward. You go from act...
When you hear the words “childhood memories,” most people think of happy, carefree days spent laughing and playing. For too many people, however, ...
Fear of failure can keep you from achieving your goals, but fear of success can actually threaten your long-term recovery. Why are some people afraid ...
In sports, sometimes scoring a point or two or winning a single game is enough to establish your spot on the team. In recovery, though, you need to ea...
The behaviors associated with addiction often lead to guilt, shame, and regret. You may even have shame surrounding your addiction itself. Simply beco...
When one person uses substances, the focus is typically on them and getting them help. How often does anyone look around that person to assess the nee...
Most trauma is witnessed by or directly experienced by the individual, but there is a type of trauma that is so far-reaching it can impact generations...
Building a recovery that is right for you means choosing the right materials and building the framework of continuing care that best suits your needs....
There is a vicious cycle involving substance abuse and the trauma of violence in the home or community. Using substances leads to violence, and witnes...
Summer is nearly upon us, and with the least amount of COVID-19 restrictions in place that we have seen for over two years, being social and still bei...
The consumption of alcohol has its roots in America since colonists first arrived from Europe. The abuse of alcohol has also existed since Europeans f...
When you re-enter the real world after living in a sober living home or completing inpatient treatment, you’ll no longer be constantly surrounde...
“You are what you eat” isn’t just an annoying idiom your parents would use to get you to stop eating sweets when you were younger. T...
Recovery is a continuous process that lasts a lifetime. Completing treatment at a facility will not magically cure you of your substance use disorder ...
Many people find comfort in emotional support animals because of the loyalty and unconditional love they offer. Studies have shown that pets can reduc...
A first impression should never be your last impression. It’s natural to pass judgment on anything at first glance, but it’s important not...
The 12 Steps are a set of principles and actions that underpin the foundation of mutual support groups for individuals recovering from addiction. The ...
When you’re in a healthy relationship, you can feel it. You’re able to speak freely and behave in a way that is true to your beliefs and g...
You may have heard the term “accountable” when listening to the news or reading about the government’s responsibility to its citizen...
Companionship is a necessary element of human life, and being single can be challenging even in the best of times. Yet, there are several reasons why ...
Addiction is a challenging brain disease that often requires intensive treatment and long-term planning for a successful recovery. Individuals whoR...
Gender issues and feminism often refer to how women are mistreated due to the gender norms upheld by our culture. This is because American culture typ...
When you suppress your emotions, they tend to build up and expand inside of you. Often, the only way to let out pent-up emotions is by being vulnerabl...
Recovery is about reinventing yourself and your life. Living a healthy, sober life will require you to change how you live. These changes may be drast...
The Consequences of Disrespecting Privacy and Boundaries You may be worried about your loved one in recovery, but seeking information about his mental...
At some point in your life, you’ve probably experienced fear. Maybe when you were a kid, you were afraid of the monsters under your bed or of cr...
Your recovery is a continuous journey that you will be on for the rest of your life. As an alumnus of a treatment facility, staying connected and gett...
Your recovery journey is about more than just staying sober; it’s about reinventing yourself by making permanent lifestyle changes that will hel...
While spending time in a recovery community may foster a supportive network, eventually, you will have to venture out into the real world and put what...
Whether cats, dogs, bunnies, or hamsters, our furry friends can be excellent cuddlers, superb listeners, and energetic playmates. While any animal can...
Substance use disorder (SUD) often stems from a traumatic event or — events — that can affect an entire family. This may be especially true if you...
Most likely, at some point in everyone’s life, they experienced some sort of trauma — however, not everyone who experiences trauma experiences the...
The holidays are a time for acts of selflessness and being thankful for the people, things, and ideas in your life. However, living a life of gratitud...
Food can have addictive qualities — especially delicious snack foods high in fat, sugar, and carbs that give your body little to no nutrition. It ma...
You were not the only person your addiction affected. Your family, friends, and loved ones have all been impacted by negative behaviors that your subs...
Throughout your recovery journey, you may have to reopen old wounds to process and understand them. Talking about your traumas and their effects on yo...
Self-care is an important factor in overall wellness. It is especially important when it comes to someone’s recovery. It is beneficial to commun...
These days, many people are used to immediate gratification. We live in a society where we can fulfill our needs or satisfy our curiosity instantly an...
Coping with a substance abuse disorder (SUD) can often feel isolating. Some people experience feelings of shame or guilt that keep them distanced from...
For those in active addiction, dealing with conflict is likely an impossible task and possibly one of the underlying causes of their substance use dis...
Trauma is something the majority of Americans (including adults and children) have in common. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NI...
Substance use disorder (SUD) is often accompanied by other co-occurring disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive ...
Substance use disorders are often accompanied by other mental health disorders. Even if you have not been diagnosed with other mental health disorders...
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is often associated with anxiety and depressive disorders. The consumption of alcohol can both exasperate mental health dis...
During your recovery journey, you will learn to rely on a support system consisting of close friends, family members, and peers. Even though it is cru...
If you have a loved one who suffers from substance use disorder, you may feel like a powerless voice against the person’s addiction. How do you get ...
Admitting that you may have a problem with drugs or alcohol can be challenging. With many substances like alcohol and marijuana normalized, it can be ...
Community is a significant aspect of the recovery process. Sobriety is not something that we should do on our own–it often takes a group effort....
Dogs are often considered to be “man’s best friend.” These animals are known for their loyalty and love towards humans, but dogs can offer more ...
Traumatic events shape the people we become. Whether it’s a childhood experience or something you faced as an adult, these situations can change how...
Deciding to seek help for your addiction is a significant step. However, finding treatment programs that work for you can be challenging. As you learn...
What are the long term consequences of prescription Opioids? There is a class of drug substances known as opioids or opiates. Included in this class...
Prescription drug abuse during Covid 19 pandemic is on the rise and becoming a major public health problem. According to national surveys, approxima...
Benzodiazepine addiction treatment can be difficult and many addicts are reluctant to consider it, in spite of short and long term side effects of the...
It is easy to understand that Benzodiazepine addiction is more common in people with some types of anxiety disorders, mood disorders or sleep disorder...
When the use of opioids such as Vicodin and OxyContin soared in the 2000s, the use of benzos such as Ativan, Xanax and Klonopin increased as well. Opi...
It is fairly easy to get addicted to a drug that makes you feel so much better very fast when you are going through periods of anxiety or having a pan...
Long-term use of benzodiazepines are not recommended and can cause severe physical and psychological effects. Addiction or physical dependence, tolera...
Benzodiazepines are psychoactive drugs, a class of drugs used to replace barbiturates for insomnia, anxiety and seizures. They have hypnotic (sleep-...
Both experts and former alcoholics say that there is no cure for alcoholism. It is true that the long-term effects on the body and brain are serious, ...
Alcohol initially improves the person’s mood, but a long period of regular heavy drinking depresses the nervous system. Alcohol abuse undermines...
Alcohol and Your Health Each year, almost 80,000 Americans die from alcohol-related causes. About 17 million Americans suffer from an alcohol use diso...
Most alcoholics are in denial and refuse to acknowledge that their social drinking turned into something much worse. If you can honestly answer positi...
Humans have been drinking alcohol for the last 10,000 years. Mesopotamians invented beer as soon as they had more grain than they needed for food. Dri...
Adderall is a drug that is commonly prescribed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy but in the wrong hands or when taken improperly can lead to physical depen...
Can family members enable me to continue using drugs? A family can be composed of biological parents/children, adoptive parents/children, or possibly ...
Substance abuse is a continuing epidemic within the United States and studies indicate that it increases during the holidays. Men and women are starti...
The ten most effective types of therapies are listed below. Coming to terms with needing treatment can be hard. Every individual will be different as ...
A certified counselor can help you through treatment in many ways. While you’re going through treatment, there is an overwhelming amount of fear...
When we start the process of getting sober, most of us go through detox. This can last anywhere from one to seven or more days. After detox, where d...
Clinical Recovery I’m not a clinician and don’t pretend to be. I’m speaking from my own experience as someone who has gone through and understan...
Long-term substance use will evolve into a dependent relationship physically, emotionally and mentally. The idea of not having those substances to cop...
As children, we learn ways to manage our feelings. We learn through watching our parents, interacting with peers, teachers, friends and even televisio...
In a time of crisis, we want to reach out to those that are close to us to ensure their safety. For those that are struggling with alcohol and drug ad...
Social distancing has become the newest phrase used worldwide these days. Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the United States (and the rest of the ...
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has people experiencing something new every day. Now, we’re all asked to maintain social distancing and to shelter in p...