Recovery Blog
What Scripture Says About Enabling Addiction
When someone close to you has an addiction, it can be difficult to know what is helpful and what is enabling them to continue in their destructive behavior. As Christians, aren’t we supposed to give...
4 Ways Springtime Can Help Recovery
For many, the springtime marks a time of renewal; trees start budding, flowers begin blooming, and animals break from hibernation. As days get longer and warmer, individuals may feel overjoyed and...
How the 7 Deadly Sins Impact Addiction Recovery
Whether you come from a religious background or not, you've probably heard about the seven deadly sins. These seven character traits are thought to be the root of every harmful action (or inaction)....
The Importance of Making Healthy Connections in a Sober Living Home
Taking the first steps to independence in recovery can feel both rewarding and isolating. Early recovery requires one to make several changes to their lifestyle. Thus, it can be a very stressful and...
How Nutrition Impacts Substance Abuse Recovery
If you’ve had an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may have noticed a change in your appetite—when, what, or even if you eat. Substance abuse can interfere with many bodily processes, including how...
The Lingering Effects of Childhood Trauma on Healing and Recovery
When individuals consider the impact of trauma on their mental or emotional well-being, it is common to consider only recent traumatic events and circumstances. Despite what some may believe,...
The Benefits of Group Therapy For Women in Recovery Programs
If you’re new to substance abuse recovery programs, you may wonder if group therapy is necessary or beneficial to your success. Opening up in a group setting can indeed be daunting at first....
How to Manage Boredom in Recovery
Early recovery comes with a lot of hard work and pure dedication. This includes making serious yet positive changes, pursuing new goals, and establishing a structured lifestyle. Once treatment has...
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Preventing Drug Overdose
As stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “More than one million people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose. In 2021, 106,699 drug overdose deaths occurred in the...
5 Celebrities Who Conquered Their Addictions
We often view celebrities as fantasy figures from a realm different than ours. Yet, they are human, just like us. Many have been open about the various struggles they've faced, including addiction....
Heal Body and Mind: Meditations to Aid Addiction Recovery
Many who struggle with substance abuse have lost connection to their mind, body, and soul. Being out of touch with yourself in this way can cause you to feel anxious and unsettled. Recovery is all...
How Can Working With a Recovery Coach Help Set Me on the Right Path Forward?
The transition into recovery can be different for everybody. For example, if an individual is facing challenges with a dual diagnosis, they may experience more difficulty adjusting to a new way of...