Post Rehab Do’s and Don’ts for Loved Ones
When your loved one comes home from rehab, it's natural to be nervous about what comes next. This guide will give you a basic framework for navigating some of the common challenges faced during the post-rehab adjustment period. Do Take [...]
8 Tips for Your First Sober Thanksgiving
In the early stages of recovery, you're learning new ways to cope with everyday situations. Developing healthy habits is a big task, especially during the holiday season. If this will be your first sober Thanksgiving, stay on the path to [...]
Understanding the Relationship Between Binge Drinking and Alcohol Addiction
The relationship between binge drinking and alcoholism is often misunderstood. The majority of binge drinkers are not physically dependent on alcohol, but binge drinking is considered a significant risk factor for developing an alcohol use disorder. What Is Binge Drinking? [...]
Understanding the Relationship Between Alcohol and Depression
The relationship between alcohol and depression is deceptive. Since drinking is often a part of social gatherings, it may seem like a few beers would be a great way to take your mind off your troubles. However, alcohol can actually [...]
How to Plan an Intervention
An intervention is often the best way for someone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction to begin their path to recovery. People struggling with substance abuse are often suffering from denial about the extent of their problem, so hearing firsthand [...]
An Interview with Emily Benjamin, Alumni Coordinator & PRN Counselor
Meet St. Joseph Institute’s Alumni/Aftercare Coordinator and PRN Counselor, Emily Benjamin. An alumna of St. Joseph Institute (SJI) and a self-professed nerd, Emily brings joy and enthusiasm to her work. Her passion comes in large part from her own [...]
6 Personality Traits Linked to Addiction
There are several personality traits that have been linked to an increased risk of addiction. It's important to note that addiction is a complex issue with many contributing factors, including genetics, environment, and individual experiences. Personality traits are just one [...]
What Is Withdrawal?
Withdrawal is the first step towards addiction recovery, but it's an often misunderstood part of the process. Why Withdrawal Occurs The term withdrawal refers to the symptoms someone with a substance abuse problem experiences after suddenly stopping the use of [...]
Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders: A Double Whammy for Treatment Goals
Co-occurring disorders are mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD, that occur in people who are also suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. This is sometimes referred to as a dual diagnosis. The National Alliance on Mental Illness [...]
7 Surprising Benefits of Massage Therapy During Recovery
If you're interested in a holistic approach to addressing your substance abuse issues, massage therapy may be an option to consider. Although it's not a commonly used part of addiction treatment, massage therapy offers several benefits to people in recovery. [...]
