Completing a residential rehabilitation program is an achievement worth celebrating. You decided to make a change within your life and are one step closer to lasting change. Taking a moment to recognize that following through is a great accomplishment. Unfortunately, assuming that residential treatment fixed all your problems just doesn’t work. It is important to … Read more
Learning to manage substance use disorder (SUD) is a long, arduous journey. Due to actions or behaviors, while abusing substances, some people damage relationships with loved ones along the way. Everyone who embarks on the journey of SUD recovery needs support. If you have family or friends who do not believe you about your disorder … Read more
For an individual to heal from substance use disorder (SUD), a treatment program or residential facility must focus on every aspect of a person for effective healing. SUD is not only about the abuse of substances but also about the potentially preexisting biological and environmental factors that lead to the abuse of substances. A treatment … Read more
As the clock strikes midnight, the New Year is upon us, filled with endless possibilities for change and adding new things to make you a better version of yourself. Everyone hurries to figure out what they want to work on for the next year. However, rushing through setting out your goals for the year can … Read more
Throughout the recovery journey, you have had to self-explore and practice ways to keep yourself motivated. It can sometimes feel like recovery is overwhelming, but you continue to push through. As you have reflected on things you are grateful for throughout your journey, did you understand gratitude and all that entailed? It is easy to … Read more
What do you notice when being out in public? More often than not, most people are on their phones, even when socializing in person. Screen time plays an important role in culture. Recently, screen usage has increased due to various reasons around the world. There is a virtual option for everything, from counseling to college … Read more
It’s a known fact that quality sleep is important for our overall well-being. People in recovery especially must reinforce healthy sleep patterns because quality sleep helps the brain detox and heal. Since substance addiction is a brain disease, quality sleep like one component of the antidote that brings recovery. Unfortunately, because substance addiction may undermine … Read more
Social media use is a prevalent issue. Many people don’t go a day without checking their social media accounts. This is especially true for teens and young adults. Sometimes, social media can become an addiction, marked by compulsive behaviors. Increasing evidence suggests that excessive social media use may contribute to other addictive behaviors, such as … Read more
Addiction recovery is a long journey that lasts for life. Maintaining motivation over such a long period can be challenging, but staying intrinsically motivated is essential for continued recovery. Loss of motivation can put you at risk of relapse. Becoming unmotivated is like an inner engine to do the things that have been keeping you … Read more
Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) tend to lose a sense of their identity. You may wonder who you are and what you should do with your life. These difficulties are a result of the mind-altering effects of substances. When you are deep in your addiction, these substances can change who you … Read more
