An Early Rising Star "My dad was an addict and an alcoholic. Guess I always searched for what he found in drugs and alcohol because it fulfilled him and he chose that over a family." Demi Lovato entered the acting industry at the tender age of 10, when she first appeared in Barney & Friends from 2002 to 2004. ... 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.
Featured in Life in Recovery
Singer Robbie Williams Reveals His Mental Health Struggles
6 Mental Health Benefits of Gym Life
What Demi Lovato Means by “California Sober”
The Skinny on Lily Allen’s Adderall Addiction
There are plenty of tactics out there to lose weight quickly. And while some of them may even work, they often come with some potentially dangerous side effects. One particularly hazardous weight loss approach is abusing Adderall. This prescription drug can suppress your appetite, resulting in weight loss, but it's ... Read More
How the Media Can Normalize Weed Use
It seems like marijuana use is everywhere you look today. It's on television and in movies, as the focal point of discussions about legalization and legally used in more homes than ever before. And not only is it being talked about more, but it's also gained a more widespread level of acceptance than in the past. This ... Read More
Step 6 AA: Addressing Character Defects
Embracing change means making commitments to yourself to rid your life of your defects and faults. In the 12-Step Program, Step 6 focuses on this key topic. What Is Step 6 of the 12 Steps and What Does It Mean? Are you ready for a change? It seems like a simple statement, but Step 6 of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) asks ... Read More
Step 5 of AA: How Admitting Your Wrongs Can Propel Your Recovery
Every step of a 12 Step Program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and other "anonymous" recovery groups, is extremely deliberate and comes with its own set of challenges. In Step 4, you are challenged emotionally with the prospect of confronting the fear and pain that comes with taking a moral inventory. Often ... Read More
Five Benefits of Religion for Mental Health
Faith plays an important role for millions of people, providing guidance and a greater purpose in life. Nearly 80% of Americans consider themselves followers of a particular religion, whether Christianity, Judaism, Islam or one of the other myriad of religions practiced around the world. Religion can do a lot of ... Read More
20 Journaling Prompts That Support Recovery
Journaling has a soothing impact that can help individuals gather their thoughts. You always feel better after journaling, but similar to working out, the most challenging part can be getting started. Recovery journaling is very important to the healing process, so the next time you feel stuck and don't know what to ... Read More
Journaling 101 for Depression
When it comes to your mental health, there are many small changes you can make to your life outside of therapy to ease stress and boost your well-being. This includes getting adequate sleep, eating a nutritious diet, exercising and practicing mindfulness. Research also shows that writing down your thoughts using a mood ... Read More
