The Apprehension of Entering Recovery
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Recognizing and acknowledging that you have an addiction is an incredibly challenging realization. While it can come as a relief to know that this step is over, the next hurdles you may encounter might also prove to be uncomfortable. One such measure includes entering a recovery […]
Creating Community in Recovery
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Many people may be apprehensive at the thought of entering a recovery center to treat their substance use disorder. This is completely understandable as this step entails so many changes and challenges ahead. In making this decision, one has committed themselves to gain sobriety and develop […]
Am I Going to Be in Recovery for the Rest of My Life?
Updated on 4/28/25 Deciding to get sober is a challenge for some and can bring about fear. For many, the fear of being in recovery for the rest of their lives is a daunting thought. They may fear the idea of being sober forever and believe it isn’t possible. Others may fear they are not […]
Experiencing Seasonal Depression in Sobriety
As the season shifts, many people begin feeling the effects of seasonal depression. Seasonal depression is a condition in which a person experiences either depression or anxiety due to the environmental changes of the season. For many, the most common time for this is the transition from summer to fall. While effects can vary from […]
How Making Mistakes Benefits Recovery
Updated on 06/04/24 Mistakes can be valuable learning opportunities in a life of recovery. Mistakes can teach you how to refine your approach and pursue goals, and that it is more important to view mistakes as opportunities rather than failures. Encouraging individuals to curb expectations, to be kind to themselves and to learn how to […]
Overcoming Terminal Uniqueness: Building Connections in the Journey to Addiction Recovery
Terminal uniqueness is the belief that you are special or different from everybody else in recovery. Believing that your experiences are unique might give you the impression that you are not subject to the laws and rules that affect others’ recovery. You might feel like your circumstances, such as managing sobriety, are much more difficult […]
How to Beat Addiction
Addiction is defined as “a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior or activity having harmful physical, psychological or social effects, and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence.” As the Merriam-Webster dictionary describes, addiction is not merely a reckless use of substances […]
Tips to Enjoy Halloween During Recovery
Updated on 06/04/24 Cooler weather is here and Halloween is around the corner. Though this year may still be different from Halloweens in the past, it may be tough to get through for those who struggle with drug and/or alcohol addiction or those in recovery. Temptations can be overwhelming, especially at gatherings where drugs or […]
Managing Triggers Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
Managing Triggers During the COVID-19 Pandemic As the world tries to manage life during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be even more complicated for a person in addiction recovery, especially early recovery. If you are worried about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it may affect your recovery and sobriety, there are ways you can manage […]
2020 Goals for Recovery
Here we are, new year, new decade, new you! The gyms get packed again and we begin our conquest to fit into our high school clothing. The wasteful spending of cash subsides to belt tightening and planning for retirement, right?? Well, what about those of us whose primary goal is to maintain our sobriety from […]