Why is it that sometimes it can feel easier to forgive others than to forgive yourself? Forgiveness is a powerful act that can be hard to do, especially when it’s yourself that you need to forgive. Everyone has done things in their past that they regret. During recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, it’s important…
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Alcohol & mental health. They really go hand-in-hand, and can cause a “chicken or the egg” type scenario. Is my alcohol use affecting my mental health? Or is my mental health spurring alcohol abuse? The answer is individualized based on specific circumstances, while understanding the relationship between alcohol abuse or an alcohol use disorder (AUD)…
DetailsIf you or a loved one are looking to receive substance abuse treatment, you will typically have two options to choose from: either an inpatient drug rehab or an outpatient treatment program. These two programs have a common goal – rehabilitation. However, they each have their own unique benefits and level of care. While many…
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If you’ve made the choice to end your substance abuse, it’s important to know that your journey is just beginning. You’ve made a brave and empowering choice that has led you to take control of your life again. Once you’ve settled on this decision, it’s time to reach out for the myriad resources and help…
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When recovering from a substance use disorder, our brains are learning to rewire themselves to new pleasure centers, reactions, and experiences. This means anxiety and recovery – especially early recovery – go hand and hand. As we learn to strengthen and build our mind-body connection, multiple symptoms will emerge as we unconsciously seek out the…
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Recovery is a journey and will take learning some new behaviors to make it successful. Setting boundaries is key to putting yourself and your mental health first. This is especially important during your recovery. Setting boundaries often looks like saying no to anything that might hinder the progress you’ve made or hope to make. Saying…
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Establishing and maintaining healthy routines helps bring a certain sense of stability and consistency into your life. This is especially important during your recovery. Many treatment programs initiate a structured routine so that way it’s harder to veer off course and fall back into old habits. In fact, statistics show that the more structured someone’s…
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Anorexia, or anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder that revolves around a fear of gaining weight or a distorted perception of your weight. It is often characterized by abnormally low body weight. Anorexia can severely impact your life and health. While on the outside, it looks like anorexia is a problem with food,…
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The detox process is a critical part of beginning your recovery journey. It’s the first step in surrender and a pathway to laying a foundation from which your healing can begin. Addiction detox centers are medical and therapeutic facilities that assist clients in safely discontinuing drug or alcohol use, offering well-rounded services to ensure they…
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What Does it Mean to Binge? Binge eating disorder is one of the most common eating disorders in the United States. About 3% of all adults in the U.S. (as many as 4 million people) have binge eating disorder. Going on a binge is when you eat a large amount of food at one time or…
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