There are many treatment centers out there for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. There is no one-size-fits-all type of treatment, but many people tend to feel more comfortable with gender-specific treatment. This type of treatment separates patients by gender and is most commonly found in residential living arrangements. These types of treatments are […]
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When you choose to commit your life to recovery, there are bound to be bumps in the road. There will always be inevitable struggle and stress from time to time, especially when you find yourself in situations where drug and alcohol use is normalized. If you’ve completed a treatment program, you have likely been taught
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For those in recovery, you may feel overwhelmed as summer approaches. Many people correlate the summer months with festivities and parties, which can be problematic for a person that is working to achieve and maintain sobriety. There are still so many reasons to be excited about summer, especially if you are struggling with your sobriety.
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Life is constantly flowing. For many of us, one of the only times that we take the opportunity to slow down is when we lay down to sleep at the end of the day. Even then, sleep is viewed more as a habitual process than a conscious opportunity to slow down. Ask yourself this question:
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The family unit is often recognized as a person’s main source of learning as they develop and mature from infancy into adulthood. Families become the first place where a child learns how to manage their emotions and communicate with others. However, it is important to recognize that there is no such thing as a “perfect”
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The psychological community supports the use of art therapy as an experiential tool for healing. Art comes in many forms. Woodworking is an underappreciated method of art with many mental and social benefits for people with substance use disorders. Here are 5 benefits to woodworking that you may not have considered. #1 Improving Concentration Drugs
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People early in their recovery often struggle with self-care. If you have a substance use disorder, you may feel disconnected from yourself and your surroundings. For so long, your life revolved around your substances of choice. Focusing on self-care requires a shift in priorities. You and your needs become central. Though others may paint this
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When a person leaves residential treatment, they must often look for a new job. The consistency of work bolsters recovery. Plus, many sober living facilities require employment to reside there. Oftentimes, job searching can create anxiety in even the most qualified candidates. Challenges of Finding a Job in Recovery Treatment is extremely important to living
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