Recovery from addiction can be a long, arduous process. Sometimes, it takes months to years to notice significant improvements in your physical and mental health. The good news is that approximately 72% of individuals seeking treatment recover. Whether it's been a month or a year since your last drink, celebrating ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
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Naughty or Nice? An Objective “Year in Review”
Weight Loss in the New Year: Eliminate One Thing From Your Diet
Milestones in Recovery: Why They’re Important and What to Celebrate
Naughty or Nice? An Objective “Year in Review”
With the year wrapping up, it's only natural to look back on what you've done and accomplished over the last 12 months. One way you can do this is by creating a "year in review" document highlighting all the big moments from your year in one place. Taking the time for reflection with a personal annual review can ... Read More
Weight Loss in the New Year: Eliminate One Thing From Your Diet
It's the time of the year again to set New Year's goals. This year, you may once again try to lose weight. While that may be beneficial, it's important to think about why you might not have succeeded in the past. For some people, alcohol and weight loss go hand in hand. Read on to learn about the benefits of a ... Read More
5 Original Tips for Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Resolutions can be some of the most difficult demands we place on ourselves every year. For those recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, resolutions can be more than just a lofty goal. There are risks associated with making significant demands of yourself during recovery. If you've lived with addiction, you should ... Read More
A Quick Guide to Achievable Resolutions
With the new year just around the corner, expect to hear lots of buzz in the media and on your social media feeds about New Year's resolutions — specifically, how resolutions help us meet new goals and make improvements where needed. It's the time of year when we're expected to set lofty goals around self-improvement, ... Read More
Holiday Parties: A Guide to Sober Fun
Along with fairy lights, garlands, and mistletoe, alcohol is often a major component of holiday parties. For people in recovery, the holidays can be one of the most challenging times of the year. If you can relate, you may wonder if it's possible have sober fun during the holidays or if its even worth trying. You ... Read More
Happy Hormones? Nope, Not a Band
Happiness is on the decline in the United States, with the younger generation at the most risk for depression and sadness. While challenges in life can cause negative memories, there are several things you can do to enjoy the little things that put a smile on your face, and the hormones of happiness are an excellent ... Read More
A 10-Step Plan for Relapse Prevention
Relapse is one of the most common complications for people in recovery. Approximately 40%-60% of people in recovery relapse at some point, with 85% of relapses happening in the first year of sobriety. Fully 50% of relapses occur in the first 12 weeks. That's why having a relapse prevention plan in place is part of a ... Read More
