The Value of Gratitude in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 4//29/25 The treatment and recovery journey from substance use requires persistence and commitment. For treatment to be effective, an individual must make the challenging decision to admit their loss of control over substance use and choose to receive professional treatment. While this may be the most challenging step in recovery for some, the […]
The Dangers of Toxic Positivity
Toxic positivity, or the phenomenon of forced positivity in response to negative emotions, can pose as a serious threat to mental health. This can look like denying negativity, focusing solely on positive things, and downplaying challenges or misfortunes. Suppressing negative emotions can cause harm and lead to a lack of authenticity or emotional closure. Instead, […]