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St. Joseph Institute’s interesting articles are designed for people in recovery from addiction. Here’s the latest advice on aftercare in addiction recovery, and sober living.

Using Affirmations to Support Your Recovery

By |2023-07-20T17:35:03-04:00July 20th, 2023|Aftercare|

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 [...]

Staying Sober When Your Friends Still Drink

By |2023-07-13T15:28:38-04:00July 13th, 2023|Aftercare|

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 [...]

Understanding the Role of Spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous

By |2023-05-03T13:42:41-04:00April 21st, 2023|Aftercare, Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the best-known self-help program for men and women struggling with alcohol abuse. However, many people have questions about the role that spirituality and religion play in the program.  AA Is Spiritual, Not Religious The founders of AA were members of a fundamentalist Protestant Christian movement, the Oxford Group. However, AA is [...]

How are you celebrating your soberversary?

By |2023-04-13T11:13:55-04:00April 13th, 2023|Aftercare, Practicing Recovery|

How are you celebrating your soberversary? A soberversary is a commemorative event celebrating the anniversary of your sobriety. You can think of it as your sober “birthday” to mark the growth of the new person you’re becoming now that your life is no longer ruled by drugs and alcohol. Often, soberversaries are related to the [...]

I Can Buy Myself Flowers: Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

By |2023-03-19T11:58:44-04:00March 19th, 2023|Aftercare|

In her new hit single "Flowers," Miley Cyrus advocates for self-care as a way to heal from a bad breakup. I can buy myself flowers Write my name in the sand Talk to myself for hours Say things you don't understand I can take myself dancing And I can hold my own hand Yeah, I [...]

Anger Management Tips for People in Recovery

By |2023-06-29T16:20:45-04:00April 17th, 2022|Aftercare, Practicing Recovery|

HALT: Anger Management Over time, unchecked anger takes a toll on your mind and body. It can lead to a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms—including teeth grinding, headaches, anxiety, muscle tension, and trouble sleeping. If you've ever heard the HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired) acronym used to describe the most common relapse triggers, you [...]

Promote Lasting Sobriety by Spending Time in Nature

By |2019-09-11T17:03:30-04:00January 2nd, 2019|Aftercare, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Exercising, Health, Holistic Treatment, Personal Growth, Practicing Recovery, Recommended Reading|

Did you know that experts believe most Americans spend about 90 percent of their day indoors? Our modern lifestyles often don't provide many opportunities to naturally spend time outside, which means we need to make a conscious effort to head outdoors. If you're in recovery, you should make it a goal to spend at least [...]

Why Are 12-Step Programs So Popular?

By |2019-09-11T17:05:11-04:00December 6th, 2018|12 Steps, Aftercare, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Personal Growth, Practicing Recovery, Resource|

For individuals struggling with substance use disorders, 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous often play a vital role in the recovery progress. Taking the time to understand the benefits of a 12-Step approach can help you decide how to best structure your continuing care plan. 5 Key Benefits of 12-Step Programs The [...]

Don’t Derail Your Recovery with a Substitute Addiction

By |2023-06-29T17:08:29-04:00September 11th, 2018|Aftercare, Practicing Recovery, Relapse|

Certain personality traits have been proven to be associated with the development of substance use disorders. Exposure to trauma and a lack of a strong support system can also contribute to the development of unhealthy coping mechanisms. In some cases, this can include the development of substitute addictions after completing a drug or alcohol rehab [...]

Social Media Use in Recovery: What You Need to Know

By |2019-09-11T16:50:25-04:00July 23rd, 2018|Aftercare, Family Resource, Personal Growth|

Being in recovery means rethinking every aspect of your daily routine, including how you use social media. Your time online has the potential to either be a tool for sobriety or a threat to the recovery process. Advantages of Social Media in Recovery In some cases, social media can be an aid in the recovery [...]