There are a bunch of different recovery programs. Working a 12-Step based recovery program can help you reach long-term sobriety and prevent relapse. They connect you with an understanding and supportive community that can help unlock your potential. Spero Recovery uses the principles of The Twelve Steps to help you find your best self. Our…
Relationships can be amazing, but they can also be traumatic and leave you with mental health illnesses. These mental health illnesses can include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), lowered self-esteem, and addiction. Having a history of bad relationships can make recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and learning to love yourself more difficult. For…
Addiction affects every aspect of your life, from your relationships and financial situation to upholding your morals and values. Coming to terms with the aftermath of your substance use during recovery can be difficult. Having an understanding and empathetic support system can be a valuable part of the recovery process. We at Spero Recovery want…
Having a pattern of negative thinking can make your life, especially during recovery, more difficult. They can affect your mental health and your ability to function daily. Breaking these habits can feel almost impossible. At Spero Recovery, we want to help you stop these patterns and help you on your recovery journey. What Are Negative…
Setting attainable goals and expectations is very important for all aspects of your life, especially during recovery. They allow you to have something to look forward to and work toward. This motivates you to keep your life on track to reach your goals. Setting realistic goals also helps so you don’t get discouraged during recovery.…
Addiction affects every aspect of your life and those around you. It can greatly decrease your quality of life, from your health to your relationships and financial situation. One of the goals of recovery is to improve your life in various aspects as you learn to live it without substance use. At Spero Recovery, we…
There is a lot of confusion and contradictory information surrounding dating in recovery. Some experts recommend waiting until you have achieved a full year of sobriety before putting yourself out there for romance. Others believe that this is not practical advice and it would be better to give individuals in recovery tools to manage dating…
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…
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…
Some believe that treatment is a captive experience where an individual will face consequences if they refuse treatment. While some treatment centers implement strict rules with consequences, treatment centers like Spero Recovery Center provide treatment as a choice. We provide individuals with the opportunity to build their unique plans to find joy in being sober…