Do you have a loved one going through addiction recovery? That person needs all the support they can get, especially from family members. Building a recovery-supportive culture in the family takes education, care, and intentionality. There are many different ways you can support your loved one. You can also learn about potential pitfalls that can … Read more
Good sleep is essential for the body and mind to recuperate during recovery from addiction. Many people who are going through recovery struggle with sleep problems including insomnia. Clinically, lack of sleep for up to three nights may lead to chronic insomnia, which is harmful to both the body and mind. Because insomnia can be … Read more
With the COVID-19 pandemic in the past years, winter months became more difficult for people who are in isolation and struggle with depression. Unlike common depressive episodes, seasonal patterns of depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), come and go with the seasons. This condition should not be brushed off as just “the winter … Read more
Nearly everyone is aware that sugar overconsumption may negatively impact your physical health due to obesity or other health concerns related to being overweight. What most people don’t know is that excessive sugar consumption can affect your mental health too, leading to other stress-driven, addictive behaviors. This is because long-term sugar consumption may reduce impulse … Read more
Deaths from a drug overdose in the United States remain high. For example, in 2019, the nation saw over 70,630 deaths caused by drug overdose. This figure has increased nearly every year since 1999. The most common drugs include opioids and psychostimulants such as methamphetamine. Not only is this unfortunate trend picking up among young … Read more
Achieving sobriety takes hard work, and even more work to maintain it. Maintaining sobriety requires honesty, humility, and strong accountability structures. Holding yourself accountable for decisions regarding addiction and recovery might not be a common suggestion you hear, but it’s just as important as external accountability. Recovery experts generally avoid attributing addiction to personal choices … Read more
If you are a parent who has gone through addiction treatment, chances are you have missed precious time with your children while you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol. As you achieve sobriety and decide to live a healthier lifestyle from now on, it is important to rekindle and repair family relationships. Among … Read more
Do you know the benefits of keeping a recovery journal? It is a helpful way to verbalize your emotions and unload the stress in life. By getting in touch with yourself, you can become more grounded in reality. Journaling has been proven to be an effective aid to long-term recovery. What Types of Journaling Can … Read more
Not everyone who’s gone through addiction treatment knows the importance of watching out for triggers after treatment. This lack of alertness has many contributing factors. One is overconfidence. Some people think that after reaching sobriety after weeks of hard work, they are safe from relapse. Another reason is ignorance about what might be triggering in … Read more
If you’ve been through addiction treatment, you may have already known that eating healthy is a fundamental element of a healthy lifestyle that can enhance your recovery in the long term, but do you understand why a balanced diet matters so much for recovery? If you do all other healthy activities, can you still reserve … Read more
