Close, strong relationships are critical to a successful recovery. The same principle applies to marriages affected by drug and alcohol addiction: A healthy relationship can be a huge source of support for a spouse in recovery. The problem is that addiction has often left that relationship weak, damaged, and ... 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.
How Marriage Counseling Can Strengthen Recovery Outcomes
Step 4 A.A.: Taking Your Fearless Moral Inventory
What is Step 4 in A.A.? While every step in the 12-step program presents a unique set of challenges, Step Four in Alcoholics Anonymous has gained notoriety as being the "scary" step. This is the step that requires you to take a long, hard, honest look at your character flaws. It can feel overwhelming and frightening ... Read More
Step 1 of AA: “Powerlessness”, the First of the 12-step Journey
The journey to recovery often begins with a single step, and for millions of individuals battling alcohol addiction through the Alcoholic Anonymous Pathway, the first step is known as "1st Step AA" or "Step One AA." It involves acknowledging one's powerlessness over alcohol. In the words of the authors of AA's Big ... Read More
The Wilson Sisters of the Band “Heart” Open Up About Drugs
Best known as the lead singers and songwriters for the band Heart, Ann and Nancy Wilson have left an indelible mark on the music world. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, the band is known for its hard rock, heavy metal and occasional folk sensibility and has even been described by some as the ... Read More
Bob Marley: His Drug Use and Reggae Music
Bob Marley is known as the face and symbol of reggae. His name and music are familiar worldwide. Rolling Stone put him 11th on its list of the 100 greatest musical artists of all time. Bob Marley and the Wailers have three albums on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, and he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Mentioning Recovery in a Dating Profile
Online dating is a key part of building relationships in modern America. Over 30 percent of adults have used an online dating app, and nearly 50 percent of those ages 18 to 29. As one of the best ways to meet people in today's digitally driven world, mobile dating apps are almost essential, especially among young ... Read More
Non-Opiate Painkiller Options for People in Recovery
Abstinence is key to recovery. But for many people with an opiate addiction, issues with chronic pain can be a real challenge to long-term sobriety. That makes finding effective non-opiate painkiller options a driving concern in recovery. Fortunately, there are safe and effective solutions for chronic pain that won't ... Read More
Making Amends: How to Approach Step 9 AA… and When Not To
A 12-step program is designed to encourage long-term sobriety, by fostering a spirituality for recovery. Each step signifies a new challenge to reflect and/or act in a way that changes old mindsets and behaviors that once fed addiction. Through mutual support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, members learn and practice ... Read More