Depression, and compulsive behavior often all feed into each other. A self-perpetuating cycle, they are two sides of the same side, making each other worse. The good thing is that we can interrupt the flow with self-care. Importance of Self-Care There was a line in a book where the lead character could "smell ... 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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Finding Your Triggers
Do you have an addictive trigger? It's something that makes you want to use drugs even though you're sober. Most people in substance use recovery have more than one trigger. Understanding what they are, how to recognize the signs and how to stop them from leading you down a relapse path is essential to your long-term ... Read More
A Recipe for Recovery
Everyone has their own unique situation, but here's a "recipe" that I have found useful when it comes to recovery, whether you need Xanax detox, and opiate addiction, or are abusing any other substance. Ingredients Acceptance of the need for change Someone you can talk with who can validate your experiences ... Read More
From AA To Parenthood
The overwhelming nature of recovering from addiction is often likely to cloud one’s vision from the potential of being a parent. Christopher Dale recounts lessons he’s learned from AA and being a sponsor for other recovering alcoholics and how these lessons translate for how he plans to raise his own child to be a ... Read More
With a Little Help From My Friends: The Importance of Group Work in Recovery
I used to think support groups were cheesy. I guess all I knew about them I'd learned from the movie Fight Club: a bunch of people crying and hugging it out. While these things certainly happen in some groups, the reality is that there are many different types of support groups and they are an essential component in ... Read More
Recovery Right After Rehab
You’ve made it! You’ve completed drug rehabilitation! You are armed with so many tools to ensure your success and prevent a relapse. You’ve attended the classes, met the with therapists, completed the work books, and put in real effort. You are ready to change your life for the better forever. But, can you be ... Read More
Recovery Requires Time
The Long Road Ahead: What Addiction Recovery Looks LikeThe path to recovery can be a long and twisting road. It will have some ups, some downs and some level spots. Understanding that the journey can take time will help everyone involved in the recovery process learn to cope and begin acceptance. Addiction is not ... Read More
The Necessity of Forming Empathy in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
The Necessity of Forming Empathy in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Addiction has a way of taking control of an individual's thoughts and feelings. Things that used to be of high importance are put on the back burner and replaced with the needs that addiction brings. It's almost like addiction causes an individual ... Read More
