You don’t need to paint, play music, or write poetry to be creative. Artists exist everywhere. Friends, family, and you have talents that show off the artist within. Unleash your inner artist by diving into National Creative Beginnings Month. What Is Creativity? Original thoughts or products are forms of creativity. Creative people use their imaginationRead More
Quality healing is needed for any individual who struggles with trauma. Those who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) or trauma need a place to escape and a place to heal to begin a journey into a happier life. Healing is a part of the recovery journey and is an essential tool to help individualsRead More
The thrill of the open road beckons you — the freedom to go anywhere and see anything are two benefits of a road trip. While you’re thinking about taking a road trip, there are some points to think about, but don’t let them stop you from experiencing the country. Why Is a Road Trip anRead More
Many facilities that treat substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health issues offer several levels of care. When looking at treatment options to rebuild your life free from substance abuse, a day/night program could be the right option for you. Levels of Care Most treatment facilities offer a continuum of care, or different levelsRead More
When you’ve undergone a challenging experience or dealt with a traumatic event, gratitude may be one of the last things you want to consider or think about. Even if you’ve been told about the importance of gratitude, the impact of trauma might make you feel like being grateful for things in your life is impossible.Read More
The struggles that one faces after a traumatic event can lead to mental health issues and substance abuse. Symptoms that a person may experience can include damaged relationships, low self-esteem, difficulty sleeping, flashbacks, nightmares, depression, anxiety, and personality changes. The symptoms, including substance abuse, could very well be what causes a person to seek help,Read More
The loss of self-identity can make people question themselves. Significant upsets or changes in a person’s life can turn everything upside down. When left without a sense of safety, support, or the familiar, it is possible to have a personality crisis. What Is a Personality? Your behaviors, ideals, and sense of self define who youRead More
A significant part of what you will learn in treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) is the skills you will need in recovery. You will learn practical skills in treatment that will last you long after treatment ends. Treatment is the first step to eliminating substance abuse from your life, and it is the guideRead More
What is the point of being a decent person? Decency doesn’t seem to have a place in a society that encourages and supports brashness and loudness. Being labeled as honorable is nothing short of being called basic or boring. Decency is getting the short end of the stick. Being a decent person means following coreRead More
People who have gone through addiction treatment know that living sober requires many lifestyle changes across all areas of their lives. Unfortunately, lifestyle adjustments are not a sprint but a marathon. Positive change comes one step at a time; it requires patience, perseverance, and positivity. Though it can be challenging, making positive change one stepRead More