Recovery Blog
The Relationship Between Abstinence and Success in Recovery
Completing an addiction treatment program can be a rewarding experience for many individuals. Yet, completing a treatment program does not guarantee 100% relief from substance cravings or unwanted...
Red Flags: What To Avoid When Picking Faith-Based Rehab Centers
When you’re suffering from addiction, it’s difficult to slow down and research Christian-based rehabilitation centers. You want to get in, get healthy, and get back to your life. Aren’t all...
The Connections Between Addiction and Codependency
When an individual struggles with addiction, they engage in a one-sided relationship with alcohol or other drugs. Over time, this relationship becomes emotionally destructive and/or abusive....
Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts in Addiction Recovery
Our thoughts in a quiet room can be deafening. For some, it was intrusive thoughts that led to an addiction in the first place. For others, it’s a byproduct of the addiction. Either way, intrusive...
The Importance of Maintaining Faith in Recovery
The recovery process is different for everyone. Transitioning into a new life after addiction and mental health treatment can be difficult for some individuals. Even the most resilient and motivated...
Dangers of Recreational Marijuana Use and When to Seek Treatment
Over the last several years, significant efforts have been made to legalize both medicinal and recreational marijuana use across the United States. Though there can be medical benefits to using...
Holding Onto Your Sobriety Through Healthy Habits
Addiction can feel like a spiraling loss of control, entangled with a sense of chaotic worthlessness, isolation, fear, and hopelessness. Recovery is not just about forcing yourself to drop an...
How the Outdoors Can Benefit Your Recovery Journey
Healing can be a tedious process, involving a wide range of efforts toward establishing and sustaining whole-person wellness. As individuals connect with treatment and begin their recovery journey,...
How a Sober Community Help Men Cope With Trauma
After witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event, it can be difficult for some men to form healthy relationships. Unaddressed trauma can manifest in various ways. Thus, one must find a safe space...
Leadership Tools for Peace of Mind and Lasting Recovery
Addiction is complex, involving our physical, mental, and emotional selves. We learn to: Lean on substances rather than healthier coping techniques for stress Self-medicate trauma Self-medicate...
Women In Recovery Use Alumni Groups To Job Hunt
Women face unique challenges when entering and exiting a substance abuse program. Alumni group aftercare programs for women are essential for their ultimate success in regaining and maintaining...
Understanding the Connection Between Addiction and Impulsive Behaviors
Throughout life, there will be times when an individual may act without thinking, especially during childhood. In adulthood, however, impulsivity can cause a wide range of problems and concerns,...