How to Be Authentically Positive

How to Be Authentically Positive

Fake positivity can make it hard to see situations for what they are. This could potentially endanger you because you are unable to see the negatives and dangers of your environment. Learning to differentiate between toxic and authentic is important to your decision-making, coping skills, and quality of life. Spero Recovery wants to help you…

Overcoming Barriers to Recovery

Overcoming Barriers to Recovery

Coming to the harsh realization that substance use disorder (SUD) may have impacted your life beyond the imaginable can be a harsh awakening. However, addiction is a brain disease that can gradually take control of every aspect of a person’s life, depending on the severity and duration. Substance use disorders can cause us to damage…

Self Sufficiency in Recovery Is as Important as Support Networks

Self Sufficiency in Recovery Is as Important as Support Networks

While building a support network that consists of friends, family, and peers is essential in recovery, it is also just as important to learn self-sufficiency. It is recommended and necessary to have a strong support system at the beginning of your recovery. However, as your treatment progresses, you will need to have the tools and…