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Fun and Adventurous Recovery Programs

When many people think of recovery, they picture long, boring days cooped up in a room. They may imagine a packed schedule of talk therapy that lasts all day long. These scenarios could not be further from the truth at The Guest House. At our facility, you will find a fun and adventurous recovery programRead More

How to Change a Bad Habit Into a Healthy Habit as an Alumnus

It is easy to reflect on your new healthy habits and enjoy how they make you feel. However, what about those unhealthy habits? Unhealthy habits can prevent you from living your best life. They can interrupt your life and prevent you from meeting your goals. Additionally, they often waste precious time and energy. Have youRead More

Exploring Friendships as an Alumnus

When you completed treatment, it may have felt like you had to start over with exploring friendships. Along with learning how to live without substance use, you were encouraged to form new connections. It may seem silly to need to make new friends. However, doing so could be the difference between long-term recovery and aRead More

Understanding and Overcoming Detachment in Society

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), social connections are essential for physical and mental health and well-being. Yet, social isolation and loneliness have become a global issue that deprives people of practical and emotional support to manage the challenges of daily life. As the WHO notes, approximately 1 in 4 older adults experience socialRead More

Post-Treatment Success: Strategies for Staying on Track

After the initial addiction treatment process, many people will fall back into old patterns and potentially relapse. This is especially true for those who don’t have a solid plan of action in place. To ensure post-treatment success, it’s important to create a solid support structure. The Treatment and Recovery Process Treatment is only the firstRead More

Unraveling the Complex Threads of Trauma

Healing trauma is a very delicate journey that takes time. Threads of trauma can linger in your body long after the traumatic event is over. For that reason, it’s important to take your healing one step at a time. Threads of Trauma: Lasting Effects Trauma can be extremely complex, affecting individuals in many different ways.Read More

Confronting Challenges on the Ropes Courses

Nature and physical activity play an important role in supporting physical and psychological well-being. Moreover, engaging in activities in nature has a long history of healing through deeper self-awareness and self-understanding. According to Frontiers in Psychiatry, recovery is a process in which you improve your health and wellness for life satisfaction. Through bodily movement, youRead More

Navigating Loneliness in February

Navigating loneliness in recovery is usually tough. When Valentine’s Day rolls around in February, loneliness can be even more intense. This February, make a point of practicing self-love, self-care, and self-acceptance. Those practices are an excellent way to break out of loneliness and spend time with the most important person: you. Navigating Loneliness in RecoveryRead More

The Role of Exercise in Recovery

If you struggle with substance abuse, you may have neglected key components of your life. However, it is important to do whatever it takes to repair the mental and physical damage of addiction. The mind-body connection factors into everyone’s recovery. Although most likely you are aware of the role of exercise in building a healthyRead More

How to Create New Connections in Recovery

When you were in the throes of addiction, you may have spent your time with friends who did not have your best interests at heart. Now that you’re in recovery, you can begin to create new connections with supportive peers. Even though it may seem intimidating, forming new bonds with positive people will go aRead More