7 Doable New Year’s Resolutions for Addicts New Year’s is a time for change and a fresh start. When you’re thinking about the resolutions you want to make for the new year, keep in mind that it’s not about perfection, but instead, progress. The smallest progress can lead to the best changes. It may not…
Getting sober is an accomplishment, and the holiday season should be used as a time to celebrate that accomplishment. We know that many holiday traditions involve alcohol in some way, shape, or form. But things can change. By being sober, you have the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season and create new traditions for yourself…
As the weather starts to change and turn cooler, many people look forward to the approaching holidays and seasons. However, for millions of Americans, the changing seasons bring on negativity and pain. Why is this? These people suffer from seasonal depression. Seasonal depression is also referred to as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), affecting people primarily…
When struggling with a drug addiction problem, the best way to ensure you overcome the issue is to get treatment. Whether you are at the beginning of your problem or nearing the end, a treatment plan is important for you to heal. An outpatient treatment program is one that many people consider when they are…
When the holidays approach, it can cause a lot of stress for people who are just getting over addiction issues. Many people face holiday addiction triggers, which makes it harder for them as holidays get closer. Additionally, some people are in the midst of an addiction issue during the holidays. This makes things even harder…
Are you feeling lonely? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with loneliness each year. Although the condition is more common than you think, few people are capable of coping with loneliness on their own. They often need friends and family to help them feel connected. Loneliness and isolation are key symptoms of…
On Tuesday, September 15th, staff at Victory Bay Recovery Center in Laurel Springs, New Jersey announced a winner for their Victory Bay Recovery Center college scholarship essay. The scholarship essay was created for undergraduate and postgraduate college students to further Victory Bay’s message of helping people find their way back to health and happiness so…
What is trauma therapy? It is a form of treatment that recognizes and emphasizes how a traumatic event can affect a person’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. A trauma therapy program seeks to understand the correlation between the traumatic and a person’s current condition. A trauma can spark a wide range of mental disorders such…
For over 30 years, National Recovery Month has celebrated the gains made by individuals as they heal from substance use disorder and addiction. Every September, Recovery Month educates millions of Americans about the benefits of finding treatment. The core message is threefold–prevention works, treatment is the most effective way to heal, and recovery is not…
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), one hundred and fifteen Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. An overdose is defined as a response to when the human body receives too much of a substance. These substances include alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medications. Often, overdoses are fatal but…