6 Tips for Talking to Your Teen About Underage Drinking
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This observance, sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), stresses the need for education regarding alcoholism and addiction recovery. At St. Joseph Institute, we stand together with NCADD to encourage an [...]
Escaping Anxiety through Meditation
By: Aspen Stoddard/staff writer After more than a decade of using substances to avoid my “self,” one of the hardest parts of transitioning into sobriety was learning new tactics for dealing with the cycle of anxious thoughts spinning constantly in [...]
How to Love Someone in Recovery
Watching your spouse or partner struggle with addiction isn't easy, but this challenge doesn't have to mean the end of your relationship. With patience, commitment, and determination, your marriage can emerge from this struggle stronger than ever before. Start a [...]
How to Know if Your Loved One Needs Rehab
Are you wondering whether someone you care about needs addiction treatment? The road to a substance abuse problem isn’t a straight line. For most people, it’s more like a slippery slope. When the person in need and their families look [...]
Understanding Addiction: Cunning, Baffling, Powerful
One of the ways that addiction is described by Alcoholics Anonymous is with the phrase “cunning, baffling and powerful.” To those living with it, this expression certainly rings true. Someone who is clean and sober may seem to be doing [...]
What Is the Whole-Person Care Approach to Recovery?
Addiction is not just a physical affliction nor is it only emotional or mental. When it comes to recovering from drug or alcohol abuse, a successful comprehensive plan should include ways of understanding and treating your body, mind, and spirit. [...]
Sober Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is all about showing your love and appreciation for your significant other, but date night can feel awkward when you're newly sober. Instead of worrying about how you'll avoid the drinks at your favorite restaurant or club, why [...]
Personal Training and Addiction Recovery
Staying active is an important element to good health. For people who are stuck in the cycle of drug or alcohol abuse, physical exercise is often one of the first parts of their routine that gets neglected. Physical exercise is [...]
Advice for Parents of Children with Addiction Problems
Do you remember the first time you held your son or daughter? Becoming a parent is a great joy, but it’s also a great responsibility. You probably felt a weight of responsibility in that moment, not only to provide [...]
The Importance of Family Support During Recovery
Family Support During Recovery Loving someone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction isn't easy, but as a family member you'll play a vital role in helping your loved one on the path to recovery. Multiple studies have shown that people [...]
