Managing Impulses in Recovery
Impulse is often talked about in addiction recovery because it can be hard for individuals to exert self-control with certain stimulations, such as those who’ve … Read more
Self-Love: The Foundation of Recovery
As we’re exploring more of ourselves in sobriety, we’ll uncover many more aspects of ourselves that we didn’t know before. One of the most challenging … Read more
Why Isolating is Counterproductive
When you’re feeling down, anxious, miserable or depressed, it can feel natural to want to hide in your room, in your bed, away from … Read more
The Importance of Coping Mechanisms
You’ve probably heard the term coping mechanism, especially if you’ve ever been to therapy or a treatment program. Coping mechanisms are behaviors or strategies … Read more
How Is Social Media Effecting American Teenagers?
For many teenagers, social media is a fun and easy way to stay connected with friends. However, there are dangerous risks in every new profile … Read more
The Gift of Community
The holidays are approaching, and regardless of whether we are making the decision to enter into recovery, or are well on our journey, it can … Read more
How to Avoid a Holiday Relapse
One of the most difficult parts of recovery is the reality of relapse. Typically, between 40-60 percent of people will relapse within their first year … Read more
One is the Loneliest Number: Why Group Therapy Works
When we are suffering, it’s easy to feel isolated which can make our negative thoughts appear far worse. It almost seems like no one else … Read more
Vaping-Related Illness Claim Its First Victims
When kids hit their teen years, they want to be in control. They want to choose everything from their food options, their friends, and of … Read more
Cleaning Up Your Social Media Accounts
Cancel culture has become popular over the last few years. If you make a mistake, society cancels you out which means there are no second … Read more