I Keep Relapsing, Why?
Why Do I Keep Relapsing? You finally made the decision to get sober and receive treatment for your addiction. You went through your program, experienced detox and received all the tools you need to be able to live a long, happy healthy life in recovery. However, you find that you keep slipping up. Relapsing is […]
Can I Get My Life Back?
Rebuilding After Addiction Treatment When you enter treatment for addiction, you are leaving behind a lot of negative consequences from your addiction. Chances are, you are finally getting help because of all of these negative consequences. You may also be thinking, “can I get my life back after treatment”? It will be hard to repair […]
How Important is Compassion in the Healing Process?
The Role Compassion Plays in Addiction Recovery There’s a lot that goes on when someone enters treatment for addiction. Not only have they made one of the biggest decisions of their lives, but it likely came from a place of hitting rock bottom. Getting to a place where you have realized that you can no […]
Can I Quit By Myself?
Quitting substance abuse by myself? Have you ever asked yourself: Do I need to spend money on treatment? Do I really need to spend months away to get better? Can I quit by myself? You might be wondering if you can do it all yourself and quit cold turkey, without having to go to the “extreme” […]
Why Making a Resolution to Get Sober Matters
Why Making a Resolution to Get Sober Matters The new year is a time to reflect and plan for the brand new year ahead. Think about this: Have your relationship with friends and family been stressed over the holiday season? Have family and other loved ones distanced themselves due to your addictions? Or maybe, you […]
Why is having strong support around me during treatment so important?
The Importance of Strong Support When someone enters treatment for their addiction, it can be a very lonely time. This is often the lowest point of a person’s life in which they need the most support. However, clients often have already caused damage to their families, their careers and other parts of their lives. People […]
12 Step Support
What Are The 12 Steps? The 12 Step Support Program is the most widely-used method of support during substance abuse recovery. It began in the mid-1930’s in Akron, Ohio as the guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. The group’s founding members, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, were two alcoholics themselves. They struggled for years with […]
Staying Sober Around the Holidays
Updated on 12/05/23 The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful. This is especially true if it is your first time navigating the holidays after going through a treatment program. Make sure you set some expectations to make sure you are staying sober around the […]
Exercise and Recovery
Endorphins, endorphins, endorphins Exercise is a proven stress reliever! If you suffer from anxiety or depression, exercise can be a perfect medicine for you. Allowing your body to release extra energy and turn it into endorphins will put you in a better overall mood. It will also allow you to tackle issues throughout the day […]
What is Continuum of Care?
What Is Continuum of Care? Continuum of Care is a concept involving the guidance and tracking of patients over time through a comprehensive array of health services. It spans all levels and intensities of care, from birth to end of life. This includes both the services provided and the mechanisms used to integrate care effectively. […]