As we head into the final leg of summer it is a good time to take stock. You have successfully maintained sobriety throughout the summer months by practicing relapse prevention strategies and avoiding known triggers. While sustaining recovery is commendable in every way, perhaps now is a good time to pay particular attention to mental […]
Mental Health
Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
If there is just one thing that we can incorporate into our daily lives to enhance overall wellbeing in recovery it is the practice of mindfulness. Studies proliferate regarding the effects of practicing mindfulness on various aspects of our mental health, relationships, career, and even finances. Across the board, cultivating the practice of mindfulness into […]
Benefits of Meditation
The recent trend toward a more holistic approach to alcohol and drug addiction recovery continues to gain traction. The concept behind this approach is the recognition that wellness is optimized when all aspects of the person—mind, body, and spirit—are in balance. Programs that acknowledge the importance of this crucial balance are equipping individuals with healthy […]
5 Tips for Overdose Prevention
In recent years the nation has reeled from the tragic loss of lives to accidental drug overdose. In 2019 alone, America lost 67,839 souls due to an overdose, an astonishing statistic. There is much work to be done in changing this troubling trajectory and to hopefully prevent overdose deaths. This goal begins, of course, with […]
The Impact Women Have Made in Addiction Treatment History
Women who struggle with substance use disorder face barriers to recovery that are unique to their gender. Not only do substances impact women in different ways than men, but access to support sources are often limited due to the roles they fulfill in daily life. Much of the knowledge gained about how substance use impacts […]
The Power of Journaling in Recovery
Journey and journal. These two little words share a similar Latin root that translates to “of one day.” The concept of approaching recovery one day at a time dovetails beautifully with the practice of recording daily journal entries while traveling along this life-affirming journey. Journaling is a powerful recovery tool that not only allows you […]