Recovery is a long process that uses many different treatment methods. One of these methods includes group therapy. Group therapy can provide peer support and help you work through the steps of your recovery. Spero recovery wants to help you on your recovery journey through the use of alumni and group sessions. What Is Group…
When a person is struggling with addiction, it can throw their life into a state of chaos. Everything becomes unbalanced. Unfortunately, it is not just their life that is impacted by the disease of addiction. Addiction is often described as a family disease. Significant others, children, and extended family members are often negatively affected. If…
Recovery is a journey, and while you can develop effective tools during treatment, you’re going to need to be persistent to maintain recovery. Community options can provide a great way to help you explore new opportunities and continue growth in your recovery. However, knowing where to look can be initially overwhelming. While some practitioners are…
In 2019, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported that nearly 5.6 percent of women aged 18 years or older had a substance use disorder (SUD), totaling nearly 7.2 million women in America. Despite the high prevalence of SUD among women in the United States, many treatment centers tend to minimize the…
The Benefits of Peer-Led Programs Healthy connections are made when people understand what someone is going through. When starting a substance addiction program, talking to and learning from those in recovery can increase commitment and a willingness to engage in the program. Because people feel comfortable talking and sharing with those who went through the…