There are often barriers to acknowledging your difficulties with substance use disorder (SUD). Thus, talking about your SUD with your family and friends can feel even more daunting. You may find yourself worrying about how your loved ones will react. In addition, there may be an endless string of scary questions that might popRead More
According to an article from Future Child, the important people in your early life, like parents, are both your caregivers and role models. You form healthy and unhealthy behaviors from the attachment figures in your life. These behaviors can have an impact on your wellness as you mature. Moreover, while every family is different, thereRead More
You may feel the desire to give back what has been freely given to you. Taking the time to help others in early recovery can be a rewarding experience. After all, you probably believe in paying it forward, and what better way to do that than to help others in early recovery? You likely rememberRead 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
It has been said that recovery is not a destination but rather a journey. You completed treatment, which is a big accomplishment. However, your journey doesn’t end there. Many people complete treatment and experience triggers after treatment. This can raise some flags and create worry. Your recovery path will be tailored to your belief systemRead 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
When you completed your time in addiction recovery treatment, the last thing on your mind was re-entering treatment later. However, many people are confronted with this potential situation. Reentering treatment is a tough decision for most people. You may be embarrassed about your past decisions. Plus, going back to treatment may cause you to feelRead More
You are a product of all your experiences. Therefore, through your experiences, you form a perspective on how you think, react, and engage with all that you encounter in your life. Maybe you remember the pain you felt the first time you slid down a hot metal slide in the summer. From the experience, youRead More
You have made it this far in your healing journey and that is something to celebrate. It takes courage and bravery to prioritize your recovery and put everything else aside. Now that you are facing life newly sober, you may be struggling with how to be a better parent in recovery. You are not aloneRead More
Your relationship with yourself is just like any other relationship. It requires time, effort, and nourishment to grow. Learning to show yourself love in recovery is one of the hardest and most rewarding endeavors you will ever partake in. It is easy to get caught up in negative perceptions of yourself because so much ofRead More