Substance use and toxic relationships often exist side by side. Perhaps these relationships involve an enabling family member, an abusive spouse, or a substance-using acquaintance. Each of these types of toxic relationships represents a direct threat to sobriety. Identifying which relationships in your life happen to be toxic should be among the first steps taken […]
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How Can I Protect My Recovery if a Friend Relapses?
The friendships that are made in treatment and recovery become a significant source of support on your recovery journey. Together, sober friends hold each other accountable and cheer each other on. These key friendships become a powerful component of your sobriety support network. When one of these friends suffers a relapse it can feel truly […]
6 Ways to Use Yoga in Recovery
Yoga has become an essential complementary element in both substance use treatment programs and continuing care recovery actions. As a recovery tool, yoga provides a method for calming the mind while also improving physical fitness, both of which help maintain stability in recovery. Stress management is immensely important in recovery, especially during the first year […]
5 Stress-Reducing Activities this Summer to Help with Recovery
With plenty of warm summer weather still to come, it is a great time to make the most of outdoor activities that are not only enjoyable, but also help reduce stress in recovery. Stress management is a critical coping skill for successfully navigating the recovery journey. Feelings of worry, dread, stress, or anxiety can undermine […]
What Should I Look for In a Treatment Center?
When people struggle with a substance use disorder, professional help is the best way to support their recovery. Detox is often the first step for people to set their minds and heart towards healing. Recovery is a complicated process with many steps involved. To find the best program, it means seeking out personal and medical […]
Making Amends Is an Important Step to Rebuilding Family Connections
Recovery is an individual journey. Every person travels it differently, with unique experiences and opportunities. When a loved one is in recovery, they are working on their mind, body, and spiritual connection to themselves and others. Part of this experience is rebuilding family connections through amends. Making amends for harm caused is part of the […]