Recovery from addiction requires improvement in physical, emotional, and mental health. Emotional health is often ignored, even in those aware that most relapses start in an emotional space. Emotions play a strong role in well-being and an even bigger role in relapse prevention. A common misconception is that emotional health means that you are always … Read more
Learning to manage substance use disorder (SUD) can be difficult. Not only must a person stop consuming drugs or alcohol, but they must also change routines and habits they may have developed while amid their addiction. When a person is diagnosed with a mental health disorder on top of SUD, this is called a dual … 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
Hearing “rehab” or “residential rehab” may bring fear to the mind of forced treatment. There are a lot of misconceptions about residential rehab. Some assume they are facilities that only people struggling with addiction go to for 30 days to get sober, then immediately released without further care. However, residential treatment is characteristically a treatment … 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
People worldwide in every country and culture are struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). There is an endless list of reasons for people to develop SUD, including biology, environment, and exposure. However, regardless of why a person develops SUD, at some point, each person must decide for their health and outlook on life that they … Read more
