Sober living can greatly benefit your recovery journey and can be an exciting next step of your recovery journey. It is a big next step and should not be rushed into. You are given a lot more leniency and freedom, which can be great and empowering but can also increase the risk of relapse if…
DetailsWomen face unique challenges in recovery that men do not. Obstacles women face in recovery can make it harder for them to reach out to start treatment. It can also make it more difficult to maintain their recovery to reach long-term sobriety. You are not alone in your struggle with substance use disorder (SUD). We…
DetailsParticipating in a recovery program that utilizes a peer-based approach can help you reach and maintain your sobriety. They connect you with others who understand your situation and can empathize with your experiences. Your peers provide a type of support you can’t find anywhere else. This is one of the reasons we at Spero Recovery…
DetailsBeing a mother and struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) can greatly impact your relationship with your children and their lives. It can cause distance, negative feelings, long-term mental health conditions, and so much more. You may not even understand what your substance use is doing to them until you get sober. Once you have…
DetailsThe 12 steps are based on the premise of giving yourself to a higher power. This does not mean that they are religious, but more so that there is a spiritual aspect to working a 12-Step program. These programs can be incredibly beneficial to your recovery journey and goal of obtaining long-term sobriety. For this…
DetailsStillness is tranquil silence that provides a sense of peace. Being able to embody peace through stillness gives you the opportunity to better your mental and physical well-being. Even in the most chaotic and stressful situations, you can find stillness with proper practice. Spero Recovery can help you find your inner peace. Why Finding Comfort…
DetailsSupporting others and giving back to your community can help you heal from substance use disorder (SUD). Being willing to spend time helping others can reduce your risk of relapse and improve your quality of life. According to Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, “The mental health benefits of helping others have been well documented: mood improves, depression…
DetailsPeople who participate in residential treatment programs for substance use disorder (SUD) often have unrealistic recovery expectations. Treatment can help you set healthy, achievable goals that will give you the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. According to the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, “Goal setting and monitoring are a collaborative means of mapping and tracking…
DetailsPersonalized treatment programs that are both accessible and high-quality provide the best outcomes for individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). According to the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, studies show “a need for more precise and personalized treatments, in which evidence-based interventions can be better tailored to the individual characteristics of addicted people.”…
DetailsAddiction takes over your entire world. It becomes your sole purpose to wake up in the morning and what drives you to get through the day. You are constantly thinking about using, obtaining the substance, or how to get money for it. This can threaten your financial stability, put you in debt, make you do…
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