After leaving drug and alcohol addiction treatment, it is crucial to find healthy support. In treatment, you were flooded by messages of hope and encouragement from staff and peers. However, after leaving treatment, you may be unsure of how to find that same support. You may be wondering about what steps you can take toRead More
Around six percent of people in the U.S. will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during their lifetime. Understandably, PTSD isn’t identical for each person. People with PTSD may go through many symptoms, including flashbacks and hallucinations. What is the difference, though? Let’s break it down. Types of PTSD PTSD involves at least one traumatic event.Read More
At some point in treatment, you probably wrote a list of things within your life that create happiness or bring you joy. Why not use that list to build your network of healthy habits? If you can remember that list, then you can work from there. However, if not, take a moment and think aboutRead More
No matter what stage you are in your recovery, you may have questions associated with aftercare and what to do after completing treatment. You may have even been out of treatment for some time. However, after leaving treatment, you may find yourself “missing” something. Connections are a vital part of recovery in and out ofRead More
People are connected to humans everywhere we go through social media, texting, and talking on the phone. If we are connected to humans through technology, why not consider the connection to a positive support system through online meetings? Exploring if online meetings are the right option can open up many doors for us to connectRead More