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 … Read more
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 … Read more
When you complete detox and achieve early sobriety, you will have a lot of time. How do you spend each day without getting bored or stressed? Keeping a recovery journal might be the best way to help you maintain progress in early sobriety. Journaling can benefit your emotional and mental health in multiple ways. Can … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
In today’s modern society, people tend to throw around the term “self-care” loosely. Unfortunately, despite the push in this area, very few successfully implement effective self-care practices. So maybe it is time to pause and reflect on some common pitfalls of ineffective self-care and discover the best ways to care for yourself during recovery. Avoiding … Read more
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
