One of the most important goals of any mental health treatment program is to create a safe space where thoughts, feelings, and memories can be expressed and examined. By articulating and revisiting the unspoken assumptions that control our perceptions and behavior, therapy can be a life changing process for many people. However, sometimes putting all […]

The foundations of sobriety are rooted in psychotherapy and group counseling but there are numerous other types of activities that can be helpful in developing a new lifestyle without drugs or alcohol. While in recovery, addicts need to experience a variety of therapeutic endeavors so that they can find things that help them to feel […]

Leaving rehab can be one of the most challenging transitions you’ll have to face during recovery. Many people find that they’ve formed close friendships with the people they’ve met in rehab. The environment there may have encouraged feelings of acceptance, safety, and encourage that you finally had gotten used to. Leaving this environment for the […]

Cravings can be one of the scariest and most challenging things that you face during recovery. These urges may seem to come out of nowhere, even if things have been going well and a person has been sober for a while. Cravings should never be taken lightly, however, especially if they become persistent. They don’t […]

Exercise can offer numerous benefits, particularly in recovery from addiction. A pattern of regular exercise can reduce stress, restore sleep and energy cycles, build confidence, and increase your physical strength and endurance. Here are a few specific exercises that can have especially strong benefits in recovery from addiction. 1. Walking One of the best things […]

Recovery is a continuous process that involves learning, growing, and changing awareness every step of the way. It’s important to experience and face challenges during recovery, because they are the very things that make one into a stronger and wiser person. Luckily, being in recovery automatically puts you in arm’s reach of a variety of […]

The winter holidays can be a wonderful time of connecting with people, taking a break from your routine, and spending time on things that really matter to you. However, it can also be deeply stressful, with a lot of potential disappointment, stresses, and conflicts with other people. On top of all this, many celebrations of […]

Your brain is incredible. You are processing, receiving, and evaluating thousands of thoughts faster than you can even be aware of them. While having such a strong mind has sustained your life and empowered you beyond your comprehension, everyone experiences times when a hyperactive mind can be hard to deal with. Addiction to substance abuse […]

Going into a formal drug treatment program is a vitally important, life-changing step that may lead to a new, free, and healthy life of sobriety. However, these specialized programs do last forever and will do no good if you simply go back to your old, addicted ways afterward. Rehab needs to be seen as the […]