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Practicing Recovery

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 [...]

Managing Cravings During Marijuana Addiction Treatment

By |2023-04-04T12:22:43-04:00April 4th, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Practicing Recovery|

Cravings are a common symptom of marijuana withdrawal. Regular marijuana use affects the reward pathways in the brain and conditions them to expect the dopamine rush that comes from substance use. When you're newly sober, strong urges to use are your body's way of trying to keep its dopamine levels in balance. Cravings for marijuana [...]

8 Ways That Music Can Help Support Your Recovery From a Substance Use Disorder

By |2023-06-29T16:00:21-04:00February 5th, 2023|Practicing Recovery|

Music can have a powerful effect on people in recovery from substance use disorders. Whether you enjoy making music or prefer simply listening to songs by your favorite artists, there are at least eight ways music helps support your sobriety. 1. Music Reduces Stress People with substance use disorders often rely on alcohol and drugs [...]

7 Healthy Habits to Support a Lasting Recovery

By |2023-06-29T15:50:18-04:00January 8th, 2023|Practicing Recovery|

Generally, it is said that it takes anywhere between 18 and 254 days to form a new habit, with the average being 66 days. However, research has found that some habits can be formed in as little as three weeks. It can be difficult to break old, self-destructive habits and replace them with new, healthier [...]

5 Important Recovery Lessons Learned From Matthew Perry’s New Memoir

By |2023-06-29T17:10:45-04:00December 17th, 2022|For Families of Addicts, Practicing Recovery|

In his new book released on November 1, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, actor Matthew Perry opens up about his battle with addiction and what he's learned along the way. His memoir is full of valuable insights for anyone struggling with a substance use disorder—or anyone who simply wants to learn more about [...]

How to Avoid a Relapse After Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder: 4 Key Tips for People in Recovery

By |2022-10-26T21:47:18-04:00October 26th, 2022|Practicing Recovery, Relapse|

Substance use disorders are considered chronic illnesses, which means that relapse will always be a possibility. However, certain preventative measures can help reduce your risk of relapse as you transition from residential treatment back to independent living. 1. Understand Your Triggers to Avoid Relapse Cravings for drugs and alcohol are a common challenge in the [...]

Making Amends in Recovery

By |2022-10-08T14:40:03-04:00October 8th, 2022|Family Resource, Practicing Recovery|

An active addiction can cause us to say or do things that are completely out of character. We may lie, cheat, or steal. We may lash out verbally or physically when confronted about our substance abuse. We may deeply hurt the ones we love the most. Part of the recovery process involves holding yourself accountable [...]

The Power of God’s Forgiveness in Recovery

By |2022-09-23T11:50:54-04:00September 23rd, 2022|Practicing Recovery, The Path of Addiction Recovery|

A lasting recovery requires more than simply resolving to abstain from drugs and alcohol. You must work to heal your mind, body, and spirit so that you're no longer turning to addictive substances for comfort. Seeking God's forgiveness is part of the healing process. How Addiction Leads to Guilt and Shame An untreated addiction can [...]

5 Tips for a Smooth Transition from Residential Addiction Treatment to Independent Living

By |2023-06-29T15:51:40-04:00August 26th, 2022|Family Resource, Practicing Recovery|

Graduating from residential treatment is an important milestone in your recovery journey. As you prepare to return to independent living, you'll need to work on putting the skills you learned in residential treatment to work in the real world. Here, the treatment team at St. Joseph Institute for Addiction shares some tips that can help [...]

Healthy Summer Fun: 11 Ideas for People in Recovery

By |2023-08-25T13:49:34-04:00June 24th, 2022|Family Resource, Practicing Recovery|

If this is your first summer in recovery, you may be wondering how you'll fill those long days without alcohol. Pop culture has programmed us to romanticize drinking as a crucial part of summertime fun, but the truth is that summer is 100% better when you're sober. When your mind, body, and spirit are healthy, [...]