Effective self-care techniques are critical for people who are recovering from substance addiction. Self-care helps reduce stress and is central to relapse prevention. You can gradually grow into healthy habits to achieve lifestyle change. In this article, we will break down some easy-to-learn tips that can benefit you. Tip #1. Build Movement Breaks Into the … Read more
Self-love is an often-neglected area of addiction recovery. Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) find it difficult to forgive their weaknesses or acknowledge their strengths. Yet, developing compassion for oneself is critical for maintaining sobriety in the long run. What Is Self-Love for Recovering Individuals? People in recovery may experience ebbs and … Read more
Whether you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert, socialization is essential for your well-being. Unfortunately, most of their social interactions may have centered around substance use for many people struggling with substance addiction. When you are used to hanging out with friends who use drugs or alcohol, sober socialization may be challenging. However, sober … Read more
Substance addiction tends to rock family relationships. When a spouse is addicted to drugs or alcohol, your marriage may enter a phase of turmoil. Luckily, because substance addiction is a treatable disease, there is always hope. If you support a spouse through recovery, expect a significant learning curve, but know that healing is possible. What … Read more
Do you wish to rebuild relationships in recovery but feel unsure where to begin? You are not alone in feeling this way, as many recovering individuals find relationship skills the most challenging issue to relearn. This is also why many recovery centers now offer life skills and relationship skills coaching. Why People in Early Recovery … Read more
Many young people who go through addiction treatment and recovery may face the temptation of social media overuse. When a young person quits using drugs or alcohol, they often have plenty of time to kill. To prevent boredom or social isolation, they may begin to spend more time on social media. Creating and maintaining healthy … Read more
Support groups usually follow the same general format that involves people sharing their stories of how they came to the program, what their life has been like in the past, how they’ve been since getting sober, and some of their daily struggles or triumphs. A participant who shares that can then receive encouragement and advice … Read more
People who are recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) often have a tendency to replace the cravings for drugs and alcohol with the urge to consume other mood-boosting foods, including fast food and sugary products. Many even find themselves using sugar as a replacement addiction. Similarities Between Substance Addiction and Sugar Addiction From a scientific … Read more
Many people keep pets because they enjoy the companionship of animals. Pets offer many health benefits to people who are recovering from substance addiction. Especially for those who have recently entered sobriety, pets can provide much-needed social contact that helps them overcome loneliness and manage stress. The Importance of Social Contact Substance use disorder (SUD) … Read more
Many people know that regular exercise is good. During recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), the benefits of physical exercise can be even greater. In fact, many recovery experts encourage thinking of exercise as a free mood-boosting pill. What Exercise Does to the Recovering Body Physical activity helps one’s brain release certain feel-good chemicals. These … Read more
