3 Ways of Giving Yourself the Best Chance at Sobriety
Sobriety doesn’t take a day off. Some days may go smoothly, with minimal triggers. Other days may take a little more effort to remain on a clean path. Triggers may get larger, louder and take up more of your time and energy to work through. Casa Palmera wants to help you make the most of […]
Feel at Home in Residential Recovery
Feel at Home in Residential Recovery Treatment from substance use disorder is a time to heal your body and spirit. You shouldn’t worry about cleaning or organizing your room and shared spaces. Focusing on your treatment journey is integral to mending and accepting your needs. You should be able to feel at home while in […]
How to be There for a Loved One in Recovery During Social Distancing
How to be There for a Loved One in Recovery During Social Distancing The coronavirus is quickly spreading, and leaders all over the country are urging us to practice self-quarantine and social distancing measures in an effort to slow the curve of the spread of the virus. While social distancing does not mean social isolating, […]
The Gift of Self-Care During the Holidays
Updated on 11/15/23 Taking a moment to evaluate yourself and your lifestyle is a common thing during the holidays. Especially with the new year coming up, expectations are high as friends and family ask, “What is your new year resolution?” or “Are you changing anything after Christmas?” Remember You are Not Alone Never think that […]
Opioid Use During the Holidays
For those who are struggling with an active opioid use disorder, the holidays can be an extremely stressful time. Opioids are strong painkillers that can cause a lapse in judgment and extreme grogginess, which can cause an individual to skip out on the holiday season altogether. Individuals who are actively using opioids may not remember […]
Tips for Recovery During the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time of year for anyone and can be even more stressful if you are in recovery. Addiction is more pronounced during the holiday season, and when one individual is struggling with a substance use disorder, the entire family unit is affected. Family gatherings, hectic preparations, holiday shopping, financial stress, […]
Overcoming Holiday Barriers to Recovery
Overcoming Holiday Barriers to Recovery The holidays are just around the corner and, with only a few weeks to go until the festivities begin, many individuals dealing with addictions may be thinking that now would be the worst possible time to finally get treatment. This couldn’t be further from the truth. If you or your […]
Is Addiction Treatment During the Holidays a Good Idea?
Is Addiction Treatment During the Holidays a Good Idea? Addiction treatment during the holidays can seem tricky. For many individuals, the holidays are a merry time; a time to reunite, a time to rejoice, and a time to party – an activity that often encourages heavy drinking and recreational drug use. But for individuals suffering […]
What Is The Opioid Crisis?
What Is The Opioid Crisis? The opioid crisis is known as the health crisis surrounding prescription, and nonprescription, opioid drugs. The overdose and death rates of opioids are climbing exponentially and the use of the drug is more rampant now than ever. How Did the Opioid Crisis Begin? In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured […]
Talking to Your Family About the Treatment Process Before You Go
Talking to Your Family About the Treatment Process Before You Go Making the decision to finally get help for your addiction is huge, and there’s no doubt that your family is thrilled about this decision. Chances are, they have been affected in many ways. However, there is still a chance that certain family members don’t […]