Step 7 of AA is about committing to a new way of living. It doesn't mean changing fundamentally who you are: you have a personality, spirit, and history that is uniquely you, and getting sober doesn't change that. In fact, working through the 12 steps and seeking a drug- or alcohol-free lifestyle helps you live a life ... 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.
Step 7 – Removing Our Defects: The Ask That Takes Guts
Life After Mental Health Treatment: Will You Have to Take Medication Forever?
Tens of millions of Americans suffer from some type of mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Of those, approximately one in six adults takes psychiatric drugs. Medications are often given to help reduce symptoms and prevent relapses of a psychiatric disorder, so they play an important ... Read More
Step 6: 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? Are you ready for a change? It seems like a simple statement, but Step 6 of AA asks you to do more. It reads, “We're entirely ... 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 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 called ... Read More
Family Bonds and Spiritual Well-Being: How to Strengthen These in Early Recovery
Trust is at the cornerstone of all relationships, both platonic and romantic. Trust enables individuals to share secrets, discuss life challenges and seek advice. It also plays an integral role in maintaining a reputation of reliability — if someone you trust says they will do something, you can generally accept that ... Read More
The Clean, Sober Diet: Tips for Eating Well in Recovery
A healthy diet is important for everything from maintaining a normal weight to preventing elevated risks of things like stroke and heart disease. Significant scientific research goes into determining the effects of different foods on the human body, with general conclusions pointing to natural whole foods as the best ... Read More
How to Move from Resentment to Forgiveness in Family Therapy
Family therapy can be an effective way to connect with a strong support system during rehab. In many cases, the people who understand the person in recovery are their family members, and those connections can be invaluable in the struggle of lifelong recovery. But sometimes, relationships with family become ... Read More
“Dopesick Nation” and How South Florida Became a Top Recovery Destination
In recent months, Dopesick Nation, a documentary television series on Viceland, has provided an inside look at the addiction epidemic in the United States, specifically in South Florida. In Dopesick Nation, Frankie and Allie are two recovering addicts. They set out on a mission to take on this growing epidemic, with a ... Read More
