Making Friends in Treatment
It’s been said that a friend is a gift we give ourselves. Before seeking treatment, your past support system may have been quite unhealthy. You likely spent time with individuals who encouraged your substance use, [...]
How Do I Know if My Relationships Are Unhealthy?
Sometimes addiction provides us with a circle of people to spend time with, but they’re not necessarily what’s best for us. They may stick around when we’re up for partying – but quickly fade away [...]
Why Anxiety Can Cripple Us in Addiction Recovery
When we experience anxiety, we often go through a number of physical symptoms – headaches, nausea, rapid heartbeat, shakiness, dizziness, paranoia, and more. When anxiety hits, it can truly feel like you’re having a heart [...]
Are There Different Types of Group Therapy?
Recovery involves so many different aspects of healing and restoration – therapy is just one way that people in recovery can grow. Group psychotherapy sessions provide a unique, safe space for those seeking sobriety to [...]
How Drug Abuse Affects Families
Millions of families across the nation are being impacted by drug abuse, as their loved ones quickly slip into the firm grip of addiction. Addicted family members may become so desperate for their drug of [...]
What Is Mindfulness and How Can It Help Me?
Mindfulness has become a sort of “buzzword” across social media recently. Nonetheless, it is an incredibly important practice that can shape your life if you allow it to. Mindfulness is defined as the ability to [...]
Five Ways That Meditation Can Improve Mental Health and Recovery
“Your mind is a powerful thing. When you filter it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.” -Buddha Meditation has become a common practice in the United States, but it wasn’t always that [...]
How Does Sharing My Story Help Others?
We hear of others telling their stories in recovery all the time – but you may be thinking, “Why should I do this?” Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or have been working [...]
