The summer months can sometimes be a challenge for people in early recovery. Memories of substance-infused parties, concerts, and family gatherings may temporarily gloss over the harsh realities of the substance use disorder you have left behind. Maintaining recovery during the summer will depend on continuing the proven actions that have gotten you this far, […]
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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 […]
5 Ideas for Sober Activities
Never has maintaining an ongoing connection with your sober support system been more critical than now. Our daily lives are currently being shaped by physical distancing guidelines, causing those in recovery to revise their usual sober activities somewhat. What your own sober support system looks like is entirely unique to your personality, preferences, and recovery […]
How Nutrition Helps Manage Chronic Pain in Recovery
As the season shifts from summer to fall, so do our sensibilities. Summertime barbeques and Labor Day festivities segue into thoughts of cleaning up the diet with nutritious meals that are both fulfilling and healthy for us. Paying careful attention to the mind-body connection is even more important when managing chronic pain in recovery, and […]