December 2021

Learn How To Process Trauma and Use PTSD Management

Most likely, at some point in everyone’s life, they experienced some sort of trauma — however, not everyone who experiences trauma experiences the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  General trauma and PTSD are often associated with substance use disorder (SUD). Many people use substances to...

Giving Thanks and Living in Gratitude

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 gratitude, thankfulness, and selflessness are essential life perspectives that can help you during your recovery process.   When life is stressful...

Holiday Stress, Depression, and Overeating

Food can have addictive qualities — especially delicious snack foods high in fat, sugar, and carbs that give your body little to no nutrition. It may be tempting to lean on unhealthy snacks when you're feeling depressed or stressed during your recovery. However, constant binging...

The Process of Healing and Recovery

Throughout your recovery journey, you may have to reopen old wounds to process and understand them. Talking about your traumas and their effects on you and learning tools to manage your substance use symptoms will create a framework for building a healthy, sober life.  Throughout your...