We’ve all been there. You’re at your weekly therapy appointment, discussing an important issue. But just as you arrive at the brink of a breakthrough, your therapist looks at the clock and says, “That’s all we have time for this week.” Sometimes, it seems like there just aren’t enough minutes in a once-a-week therapy appointmentRead More
In the early stages of recovery, many people are extremely confident that they’ll never want to use again and can’t imagine having a relapse. But we now recognize that relapse is a normal part of the recovery process. It’s not at all unusual for someone to relapse at least one time on their journey toRead More
Co-occurrence of depression and addiction is common. To find long-term success in recovery, it’s important to focus on healing both conditions at the same time. You can do this through various therapies to help you holistically heal the mind, body, and soul. The Link Between Depression and Addiction According to the Substance Abuse and MentalRead More
Addiction is one of the hardest things to overcome in life. When you have learned how to live without your substance of choice, you may have been tempted to replace it with another substance. This is the definition of cross addiction. You may not even recognize what is happening. Perhaps you will make excuses orRead More
Sex addiction is a risky cycle that can put you in dangerous situations. It’s hard to combat this cycle when you feel like you’re continuously stuck. In order to begin the process of healing, it may be helpful to look at unhealed emotional wounds. Tracing your way back to the root cause can help youRead More
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in 2021, 61.2 million or 21.9% of Americans 12 years old and older used illicit drugs. Out of the 61.2 million people who engaged in substance use, 9.2 million people misused opioids. Moreover, as noted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), inRead More
As an alumnus of The Guest House, you will receive a great deal of support after you complete treatment. One of the features of our alumni program that we offer is chemical dependency education. Within the recovery process, it is easy to forget how illicit substances affect the brain’s chemistry. This blog provides information onRead More
Love and sex addiction can impede your ability to process pleasure, reward, and happiness in healthy ways. According to an article from the Social Research Journal, for centuries we have broken happiness into two aspects: Pleasure and a life well lived. Thus, there is an intrinsic connection between our perception of happiness and pleasure. ForRead More
Staying connected is extremely important while on your recovery journey. While connection is essential at the beginning of your journey, you will find it helpful throughout your lifetime. As you are thriving and growing in your recovery, you need to stay connected with your support system, peers, support groups, and other communities that contribute toRead More
If you struggle with substance abuse, you may leave treatment thinking that since you have conquered your addiction to a particular substance or behavior, you are safe to imbibe in a different substance or behavior. The problem is not in the substances or behaviors alone but in the brain’s pleasure center. It is the effectRead More