You may have heard the word "mindfulness" so many times that you're not sure if it really means anything, and it's true that the concept has been overused in recent years. But here, we're going to be talking about the concept of mindfulness in the context of a strategy for long-term sobriety. A tactic called ... 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
Embracing Gratitude for Relapse Prevention (Resilience)
Guided Journaling: Ways to Start and the Benefits
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention: How It Works
Grieving in Recovery: When Someone Close Dies
Recovery from addiction, no matter what shape it takes or the stage it's in, is an emotionally taxing time for most people. Being able to resist the strongest temptations and make sweeping changes to your life isn't easily done. When grief and recovery are combined, the difficulty of recovery is amplified. Losing a ... Read More
Billie Eilish: How Depression Hits Hard
"I didn't think I would ever make it to this age." Billie Eilish Singer and songwriter Billie Eilish may be just 22 years old, but she's already achieved what many performers aspire to for their entire careers. The young Los Angeles-born star has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, ... Read More
How “Self-Care” Can Look Different for Everyone
The practice of "self-care" is often mentioned as a way to cope with the stresses of day-to-day life, but few people mention what self-care looks like and how it works. Learning how to practice self-care and how to make it a healthy part of your day-to-day life is essential for success. Here, we'll explore some common ... Read More
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
What Is Emotional Wellness? Plus, Emotional Wellness Tips
We live in a world that emphasizes logic over emotion. As a result, you may view emotions as a sign of weakness and ignore signs that your emotional well-being is compromised. However, emotions exist and affect different areas of your life, whether you acknowledge them or not. The American Psychological Association ... Read More
How to Take Things Less Personally at Work and in Life
Experiencing days when you're a bit more sensitive to criticism or feedback is normal. Maybe you're feeling unusually stressed or didn't get enough sleep the night before. However, getting defensive or upset every time someone points out areas for improvement can indicate you're prone to taking things too ... Read More
What Does the Bible Say About Using Marijuana?
In November 2012, Colorado passed the Colorado Marijuana Legalization Amendment, or Amendment 64, legalizing marijuana in the state for everyone aged 21 and over. Since then, most states and Washington, DC, have moved towards legalizing marijuana by decriminalizing it or allowing recreational or medicinal use. In ... Read More
