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 to place value in these initial judgments. You won't know what different activities, communities, or people have to offer until you make...
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 getting involved with the current events of that treatment facility will help you stay on a positive track. Many...
Your recovery journey is about more than just staying sober; it's about reinventing yourself by making permanent lifestyle changes that will help you be a healthier and happier person. A large part of your recovery will include taking responsibility for your past actions as well as...
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 you've learned during treatment to the test. In the real world, you have less control over your environment because...
You were not the only person your addiction affected. Your family, friends, and loved ones have all been impacted by negative behaviors that your substance use disorder (SUD) has caused. Part of your recovery may involve making amends with the people in your life who...
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...
Trauma is something the majority of Americans (including adults and children) have in common. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 50% of adults in America have experienced or will experience some level of trauma during their lifetime. Extreme cases of trauma are...
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 you see the world and view yourself. Trauma can often lead to substance use disorder (SUD) as you try to cope...
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 to navigate recovery, you may encounter some bumps in the road. Outpatient services and sober living homes can be excellent...
Substance abuse is a continuing epidemic within the United States and studies indicate that it increases during the holidays. Men and women are starting to use different substances, and more lethal substances, not just marijuana and alcohol, at a much younger age than they have...