How Can You Grieve in Addiction Recovery?
Updated on 2/10/2025 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. Grieving is never an easy experience to go through. Grieving while in recovery, no matter the reason for grief, has its very own unique and difficult challenges. Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, the loss of friends or merely grieving the absence […]
Don’t Let Boredom Derail Addiction Recovery
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands One of the most prevalent feelings you may experience during addiction recovery can include intense boredom. Although this feeling may sound relatively harmless, it is important to address it. When left unacknowledged, feelings of boredom can even cause you to relapse, sacrificing your recovery and all […]
5 Ways to Find Motivation in Staying Sober
Updated on 12/28/23 Content Reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands While making the life choice to be sober is undoubtedly challenging, it is also gratifying. Even though this decision is well worth the challenges, finding the motivation to continue every day can prove difficult. Some days you may wake up and be […]
Coping With Grief While in Recovery
Content Reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Grief is not easy to deal with, no matter who you are or what you have been through in life. It also, unfortunately, occurs in several phases that include many complex emotions. Because of the cyclical nature of grief, learning to work through it can […]
How to Take Recovery One Day at a Time
Updated 4/29/25 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu The goal of maintaining sobriety can feel overwhelming when starting your recovery process. You may hear the phrase “take recovery one day at a time” during therapy and in support groups, but what does that mean? When applying this phrase and piece […]
Why Reaching Out Matters in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 12/05/23 Content reviewed by Anthony T. Triola December is traditionally associated with the holiday season. The holiday season is traditionally associated with good cheer, shopping, and family. It can also be a very lonely time. While advancements in technology have made it so you can connect over long distances with friends and family, sometimes […]
How Music Therapy Is Used in Addiction Recovery
Content updated on 04/09/24 Throughout history, music has been used to convey feelings, communicate messages and relate to others. However, did you know that music has also been used for healing? According to research on music and medicine, the use of music for healing originated with Greek physicians who used music vibrations to help their […]
Self-Care Is Essential for Long-Term Recovery
Updated on 4/13/2023 Self-care is an important factor in overall wellness and is essential to long-term recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). Self-care practices should not be viewed as an indulgence; they should be considered to be a necessity for managing your sobriety. In general, self-care is the practice of taking time for yourself to […]
Loneliness and How It Affects Addiction Recovery
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Experiencing the feeling of loneliness is something that everyone goes through from time to time. While it may be an unpleasant experience, it is quite common for many different people throughout all stages of life to experience these feelings. However, going through a period of loneliness […]
How Can I Help Others in Recovery?
How Can I Help Others in Recovery? Updated on 07/03/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu After you have completed treatment and have continued your recovery, you may have been inspired by those who have reached out and lifted you from your rock bottom. That inspiration may have grown as […]