On any given day most of us will access a variety of apps on our phones. We click to check the weather, to send a Tweet, to check the stock market, or to mingle on Instagram. Now more than a dozen years into the smartphone era, there truly is an app for pretty much everything […]
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How to Handle Toxic Relationships in Recovery
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 […]
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 […]