Recovery

How Do I Resolve Internal Conflict Regarding Cravings While in Recovery?

How Do I Resolve Internal Conflict Regarding Cravings While in Recovery?

Health and Wellness /

Addiction is a disease where relapse is very common. While cravings and triggers in addiction recovery are unique, it is normal to experience cravings for drugs or alcohol after long-term use. However, when you experience cravings, there is often an internal conflict. Part of you understands the importance of staying sober, but another part of […]

How Do I Resolve Internal Conflict Regarding Cravings While in Recovery? Read More »

Why Is An Aftercare Plan Essential for Long-term Recovery?

Why Is an Aftercare Plan Essential for Long-term Recovery?

Health and Wellness /

Have you heard of aftercare or continuing care in addiction recovery? These terms refer to the stage of recovery following the completion of an intensive treatment phase. Research shows that long-term aftercare or continuing care can produce more positive effects. It has become a consensus among recovery experts that aftercare is not an optional part

Why Is an Aftercare Plan Essential for Long-term Recovery? Read More »

5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction

5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction

Mental Health /

Good communication is an essential skill that can help you maintain recovery progress. Restoration of communication skills is part of recovery. Communication is your main channel for getting external support from health professionals, family, and friends. Your communication skills can be strengthened through different therapies and peer group interactions. Let’s look at some of the

5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction Read More »

How Can I Support a Loved One With Chronic Disabilities in Recovery?

How Can I Support a Loved One With Chronic Disabilities in Recovery?

Health and Wellness /

Did you know that individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities are at a higher risk of developing substance dependence? If you support a loved one who suffers from chronic disabilities and addiction, we’ve gathered some information you need to know about both conditions.  What Are Chronic Disabilities? A “disability” refers to a physical or mental

How Can I Support a Loved One With Chronic Disabilities in Recovery? Read More »

How Does Social Media Use Affect Addiction Recovery?

How Does Social Media Use Affect Addiction Recovery?

Mental Health /

Overuse of social media can be harmful to people in addiction recovery. Social media use can become a non-substance-related addiction that can compromise recovery from drugs and alcohol. Many residential treatment centers do not allow social media use during treatment for this reason. Because smartphones are ubiquitous and social media is free and easily accessible,

How Does Social Media Use Affect Addiction Recovery? Read More »

Understanding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Understanding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Health and Wellness /

People in the industry often talk about physical and mental health regarding addiction recovery. For example, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) explains that the concept of “wellness” refers to being in good health — both physically and mentally. However, all-around wellness involves more than these two dimensions. Therefore, recovering individuals need

Understanding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness Read More »

Scroll to Top
Skip to content