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Let It Go: 6 Important Benefits of Forgiveness

By |2024-02-16T13:13:46-05:00February 16th, 2024|Mental Health, Recovery|

At St. Joseph Institute for Addiction, we've found that a lasting recovery is about more than simply abstaining from the use of drugs and alcohol. Clients at our Pennsylvania residential addiction treatment center make peace with their past and learn healthy ways to deal with their emotions. Often, this includes working on forgiving others for [...]

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Recovery

By |2024-01-23T13:42:41-05:00January 23rd, 2024|Addiction Recovery|

A lasting recovery is about more than just abstaining from the use of addictive substances. Once you're no longer under the influence of drugs and alcohol, it becomes about finding new sources of meaning and purpose. There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are some ideas to consider as you contemplate what you want your future [...]

Fighting Addiction Stigma to Promote a Lasting Recovery

By |2024-01-11T11:55:19-05:00January 11th, 2024|Addiction Recovery|

Addiction stigma is an often overlooked yet pervasive barrier to healing. For people in recovery, fighting this stigma is not only a matter of breaking free from the burden of drug and alcohol abuse but also from the suffocating grip of shame, judgment, and isolation.  What Are Some Examples of Addiction Stigma? The term stigma [...]

The Importance of Optimism in Recovery

By |2024-01-24T09:10:20-05:00January 5th, 2024|Recovery|

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt.  Franklin D. Roosevelt became president in 1933 during the height of the Great Depression. He led the United States through the early years of World War II while dealing with serious health concerns related to the effects [...]

Goal-Setting Reinvented: Prioritize Process Over Outcome

By |2023-12-21T11:49:30-05:00December 21st, 2023|Mental Health|

According to best-selling author and motivational speaker Hal Elrod, "Personal growth is about progress, not perfection." As you're setting your goals for your recovery, the team at St. Joseph Institute's Pennsylvania residential addiction treatment center urges you to focus on the journey rather than the destination.  Understanding the Difference Between Process Goals and Outcome Goals [...]

Lean on Me: How Your Sponsor Can Help You Stay Sober

By |2023-12-18T14:28:05-05:00December 18th, 2023|Addiction Recovery, Uncategorized|

Residential addiction treatment centers often incorporate the 12-Step approach into their services, recognizing the historical significance and community support it offers. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 74% of substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States utilize the 12-Step model in their programs.    Programs like Alcoholics Anonymous [...]

How a Digital Detox Can Benefit Your Mental Health

By |2023-12-08T12:11:43-05:00December 8th, 2023|Addiction|

If you're glued to your smartphone or laptop for much of your day, you're not alone. A recent study revealed that people ages 16 to 64 spend an eye-popping 6 hours and 37 minutes per day on their devices. Since this is equivalent to 44% of a person's waking hours, many mental health experts recommend [...]

5 Reasons to Give Yourself the Gift of Sobriety

By |2023-11-30T15:39:04-05:00November 30th, 2023|Addiction Recovery, Uncategorized|

Amid the nonstop blur of holiday shopping and celebration planning, it's easy to forget the most precious gift you can give yourself—the gift of sobriety. When you're struggling with a substance use disorder, choosing to seek residential addiction treatment and begin your recovery journey is a profound act of self-love. If drugs and alcohol have [...]

Surviving a Breakup Without Alcohol

By |2023-11-09T12:14:59-05:00November 9th, 2023|Uncategorized|

Breakups can be brutal. They rank up there with losing a job, moving to a new city, or discovering that your favorite ice cream flavor has been unexpectedly discontinued. Before you sought treatment for your substance use disorder, your first instinct may have been to drown your sorrows with your favorite whiskey, wine, or beer. [...]

How the ADA Protects People in Recovery

By |2023-11-03T12:09:39-04:00November 3rd, 2023|Family Resource, Mental Health|

Although we've seen significant progress towards improving the public's understanding of substance use disorders in recent years, people in recovery often still struggle with stigma that affects their ability to move forward after seeking residential addiction treatment. At St. Joseph Institute, we urge our clients to keep in mind that addiction is considered a disability [...]