Congratulations! Graduating from your inpatient treatment program is something to be proud of. You likely now have increased awareness and a repertoire of skills that you'll need for a successful recovery. What should your next steps be? One option could be transitioning into a sober...
Recovering from addiction can be extremely difficult if done alone, especially as mental health conditions can interfere with treatment. Therefore, support from professionals and loved ones is imperative for reaching success in recovery. Human connection is a powerful holistic bond that can provide great benefits...
Suffering from a mental health condition can be heavy emotionally, especially if left untreated. Complications can make the person suffering live a life controlled by fear. This can often lead to isolation, unhappiness, increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD), and overall decreased enjoyment of...
Everyone enters addiction treatment at different points throughout their recovery journey. Regardless of whether it's someone's first time entering treatment or their third, it is normal to have hesitations about participating in treatment. For many, deciding to fully commit to sobriety is not easy. Likewise,...
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 change your attitude to one of gratitude. There is increasing research about the power that living a life...
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 something that is unpleasant but not an immediate threat: acceptance. When cravings from addiction hit, they can be easier to...
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 to behaviors that you regret. Learning to live a life without fear offers many positive benefits. One of...
If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Crisis and Suicide Hotline at 988. Stigma dictates that men should never express or share emotions with others unless that emotion shows dominance (i.e. anger). This has led to an unhealthy practice of stifling emotions and isolating...
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 others have an effect not only on yourself but also on the other people living with you....
Therapy in recovery is about learning many skills, including how to more effectively communicate. Being able to listen to what others are saying and successfully articulate your opinions and needs to others can help prevent misunderstandings. Misunderstandings often lead to emotionally stressful situations that can...