To succeed in recovery from a substance use disorder requires a toolbox of handy new coping skills. It isn’t enough to just identify triggers that could lead to a relapse, although that is useful in developing your relapse prevention strategy. Indeed, a solid, sustained recovery will depend heavily on maintaining a positive mindset. The internal […]
Five Tips for Pain Recovery
Living with pain can test us to our very core. Pain is something we would do most anything to avoid. When we do experience pain, we just want to numb it. Whether it’s chronic pain from an ongoing health condition like lupus, fibromyalgia, a neurological condition, or a back injury, or winding through a short-term […]
Benefits of Inpatient Treatment Programs
When seeking help for a substance use disorder (SUD), you will discover that there are different levels of care available. These levels of care fall into two basic categories, outpatient treatment and inpatient, or residential, treatment. As the terms imply, outpatient treatment programs provide services at an outpatient center, allowing the person to continue residing […]
Step Two in Alcoholics Anonymous
This month Ashley will focus on Step Two of the Twelve-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. When tackling Step Two it is helpful to sync it up with Step One, as the two are intrinsically linked: Step One: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable. And so…. Step Two: Came […]
4 Benefits of Regular Sleep
We all know how lousy we feel when we don’t get a good night’s sleep. Sleep deprivation affects our entire day, leaving us fatigued, grumpy, and fuzzy headed. When constant tossing and turning disrupts our circadian rhythm, we are simply not able to function at top capacity. Why is sleep important? Getting quality sleep impacts […]
What Should I Do if My Sponsor Relapses?
When entering the recovery phase following treatment, it is suggested that you locate a Twelve Step fellowship group where you will hopefully find a sponsor. A sponsor is also in recovery, usually someone with a lengthy history of sobriety. Sponsors offer their sponsee much needed support and guidance for working the Steps and navigating the […]