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Don’t Put Off Rehab Over COVID-19 Fears

Now Is the Time If you've been worried about your drinking or drug use, you might find yourself wondering whether it's better to seek treatment now or to wait until the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has passed. While we understand your [...]

By |June 21st, 2020|Categories: Articles, Rehab|Comments Off on Don’t Put Off Rehab Over COVID-19 Fears

How to Protect Your Mental Health During COVID-19

In uncertain times, it's important to be proactive about managing your mental health. Use these tips to help you navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic as you continue to put sobriety first. Give Yourself Permission to Feel [...]

By |June 15th, 2020|Categories: Addiction Recovery, Articles|Comments Off on How to Protect Your Mental Health During COVID-19

Symptoms of Addiction You Might Not Have Seen Before Quarantine

Harder to Hide The signs of addiction are often very subtle—especially in the early stages of a substance use disorder. This means that in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, they can be easy to miss. One unexpected effect [...]

By |May 26th, 2020|Categories: Articles, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Resource|Comments Off on Symptoms of Addiction You Might Not Have Seen Before Quarantine

Staying Connected in Recovery While Staying Safe at Home

Sober Support Networks Building a strong sober support network is one of the most important ways you can create the foundation for lasting sobriety. When you're not able to visit friends and family in person, staying connected can be a [...]

By |May 12th, 2020|Categories: Articles, Family Resource, Recovery|Comments Off on Staying Connected in Recovery While Staying Safe at Home

Self-Care: Focusing on Your Recovery During a Pandemic

Things have changed a lot recently, for most everyone across the world. Daily routines and schedules have been upended. Anxieties are running high and fear has crept into the spaces that routine and comfort used to fill. Staying Informed We [...]

By |April 24th, 2020|Categories: Articles, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Recovery|Comments Off on Self-Care: Focusing on Your Recovery During a Pandemic

Coping with Stress in Addiction Recovery

Stress Can Be a Relapse Trigger Substance use disorders are chronic illnesses, which means your long-term treatment plan must include a strategy to manage relapse triggers. Everyone's experience is different, but stress is a very common trigger for relapse. Although [...]

By |April 15th, 2020|Categories: Articles, Mental Health|Comments Off on Coping with Stress in Addiction Recovery

Is Depression Derailing Your Recovery Progress?

Although everyone has good days and bad days, depression is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness that interfere with day-to-day functioning. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders and can pose a significant threat to your recovery [...]

By |March 31st, 2020|Categories: Articles, Co-occurring & Dual Diagnosis, Drug and Alcohol Addiction|Comments Off on Is Depression Derailing Your Recovery Progress?

Tolerance, Dependence, and Addiction

It's not always easy to tell if someone is struggling with a substance use disorder. Since the condition is classified as a chronic and progressive illness, someone can appear to be quite functional to the casual observer yet still have [...]

By |March 20th, 2020|Categories: Articles, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Resource|Comments Off on Tolerance, Dependence, and Addiction

Talking to Teens About Substance Abuse: Tips for Parents in Recovery

Talking to teens about substance abuse is never easy, but the conversation often proves particularly challenging for parents in recovery. At St. Joseph Institute for Addiction, we know that breaking the cycle of addiction is a top priority for many [...]

By |March 6th, 2020|Categories: Articles, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Resource|Comments Off on Talking to Teens About Substance Abuse: Tips for Parents in Recovery

6 Reasons Being in Recovery Makes You a Good Mother

Women and Addiction Women who struggle with addiction often deal with intense guilt and shame regarding the impact their substance abuse has had on their children. However, it's important to realize that every mother worries about her parenting skills. Children [...]

By |February 19th, 2020|Categories: Articles, Family Resource, Recovery|Comments Off on 6 Reasons Being in Recovery Makes You a Good Mother