National Recovery Month is an annual observance held in the United States every September. First celebrated in 1989, its purpose is to increase understanding of substance use disorders, celebrate individuals who are in recovery, and promote the benefits of treatment. National Recovery Month aims to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health issues, while [...]
Addiction doesn't exist in isolation. It frequently shares a close bond with other mental health disorders, leading to what professionals refer to as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnoses. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 37.9% of people with substance use disorders also have a co-occurring mental illness. This means that 7.7 million adults [...]
f you're used to relying on drugs or alcohol as a social lubricant, the thought of dating while sober might seem a bit overwhelming. There's no need to resign yourself to spending the rest of your life alone, however. Sober dating might take some getting used to, but finding your special someone is actually much [...]
"Creativity is the ability to look at the ordinary and see the extraordinary." ~ Dewitt Jones Recovery is a time of new beginnings. As you break free from the burden of substance abuse, the world around you will start to seem more vibrant and full of possibilities. Take advantage of your newfound freedom by exploring [...]
Residential Addiction Treatment Can Help You Get Your Life Back Sarah, an aspiring social worker with dreams of helping at-risk children, found herself living in a makeshift tent under a highway overpass. Newly divorced due to her drug addiction, she had exhausted all her resources and faced the harsh reality of homelessness. The bitter cold [...]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 19.1% of U.S. adults suffer from diagnosed anxiety disorders, including women 23.4% of women and 14.3% of men. Many of these people are self-medicating the symptoms of anxiety with drugs and alcohol, which increases their risk of developing a co-occurring substance use disorder. Why the Symptoms of [...]
Success in recovery requires replacing unhelpful, inaccurate, and self-destructive thoughts with ones supporting your long-term wellness goals. One way to do this is to incorporate affirmations into your daily self-care routine. What Are Affirmations? Affirmations are statements or declarations created to reinforce and cultivate a positive mindset. The concept may seem simple, but affirmations are [...]
Part of the reason why it's so hard for people with alcohol use disorders to manage their condition is that the idea of drinking is deeply embedded in our culture. Movies and TV shows show characters having fun by depicting lively gatherings with clinking glasses, laand ughter filling the air. From toasting at weddings and [...]
Being in recovery from a substance use disorder isn't just about abstaining from drug and alcohol use—it's about healing your mind, body, and spirit so you can reach your full potential. This requires a growth mindset. What Does It Mean to Have a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset refers to the belief that a person's [...]
If you're ready to seek treatment for an alcohol use disorder, detox will be the first step in your recovery journey. This is the process of helping your body adjust to functioning without alcohol. In most cases, detox is merely uncomfortable. However, some people who have abused alcohol for an extended time period may experience [...]
