You may have heard about the importance of gratitude in addiction recovery, but do you know why it’s so important? Discover the answer here. The world of addiction is a dark and depressing place. While someone might use drugs or…
When substance use runs in your family it can feel as though it is impossible to recover from addiction. Here’s what you need to successfully recover when addiction is a family affair. When someone has an addiction problem, the people…
Addiction recovery is a lifelong process. Here is why the practice of mindfulness is an important tool for preventing a relapse in addictive behaviors. While receiving the treatment you need is the first step in overcoming addiction, recovery itself is…
When entering treatment for a drug use disorder, it’s inevitable that you’ll have to tell your boss or professors. What should you say to them and when? It’s estimated that more than 20 millions Americans are living with a drug…
One of the most important considerations for many people in recovery is whether taking psychiatric medications for co-occurring disorders is right for them. It is a decision that requires careful thought and knowledge about both addiction recovery and the mental…
If you are in early recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, then you know that it can be a hopeful, yet challenging, time in your life. Withdrawals and feeling sick are gone, and you likely have a sense that your…
Everyone knows that there can be enormous health benefits that come from regular physical activity. Exercise helps people stay physically fit, improves cardiovascular health, and aids with weight loss and maintenance. But did you know that it can also be…
Early recovery, following drug or alcohol addiction treatment, is probably the most difficult period for people in recovery – the first year specifically. Not only is the likelihood of relapse the strongest during that time, but every relationship in the…