Coping with grief in recovery can be challenging. Most people associate grief with death. However, you can experience grief in recovery over anything that you have an attachment to. What’s more, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. No matter how you look at it, grief is painful and can be tough toRead More
You have traveled a challenging road to get to this point, and now it is your turn to explore giving back to the recovery community. Giving back to the recovery community not only feels good but also gives you a sense of purpose. This blog will explain the importance of giving back to the recoveryRead More
It has been said that the opposite of addiction is connection. Therefore, surrounding yourself with people who understand this new sober version of you is important for the next phase of your life. You may be able to find this understanding in a recovery community. Recovery communities play an essential role in fostering growth, accountability,Read More
As an adult, living with the implications of childhood trauma can make you feel like you are alone in your pain. It can be difficult to imagine that anyone can understand what you have been through or what you are going through now. While everyone’s experiences are unique to them, you are not alone inRead 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
September is Recovery Month, and it’s time to celebrate! It doesn’t matter if you’ve been in recovery for one week or ten years. Right now, it’s time to recognize your strengths, everything you’ve been through, and the fact that you chose to find the path of healing. History of Recovery Month According to the SubstanceRead 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
Learning to prioritize self-care is an important part of the recovery journey. Prioritizing self-care can mean different things depending on where you are at in your recovery journey. No matter what stage of recovery you are in, healthy habits are essential in preventing relapse. Determining the healthy habits and self-care measures you most need andRead More
There is a common misconception that relapse is a single event involving someone with substance use disorder (SUD) returning to their drug of choice. However, relapse is not a single event; rather, it is a process. It often takes a while before you recognize your triggers and the signs of relapse. At times, you mayRead More
One of the most important parts of your recovery journey is your relapse prevention plan. During treatment, you learned to build a successful plan incorporating your triggers and warning signs. As you grow in your recovery, however, your needs and wants may have changed. At this point, an updated, in-depth plan could be the differenceRead More