It goes without saying that addiction recovery is no quick process. For most people, it requires a ton of time and emotional energy. That’s because addiction is never really a superficial problem — the roots of this disorder often go really deep so untangling...
A form of therapeutic horticulture that has been shown to significantly increase a person’s sense of mental well-being and satisfaction, gardening is one of the best activities recovering addicts can use to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. Research...
Concentrating solely on your mental health during addiction recovery often leads to forgetting about the importance of staying hydrated during your recovery. While detox eliminates all traces of drugs or alcohol from the body, and residential treatment programs...
Addiction is complicated. It’s a serious mental health condition that causes people to repeatedly engage in behaviors- even if it’s harmful and they want to stop. Part of the reason that addiction is so challenging is that it operates in a cycle that is...
Graduating from a recovery program means you have stayed sober for three months or longer. You have received counseling, therapy, relapse prevention training, and many other beneficial services intended to help you avoid using again as you transition from inpatient or...
Do you know someone who is always optimistic and upbeat, no matter how dire the situation seems to be? Have you ever been told by a perpetually cheerful family member to “just smile and forget about it” after you have just been informed it will cost $2000...
