It can be hard to admit to yourself that you need help, especially when dealing with addiction. Recognizing the warning signs and knowing when to move forward toward recovery is a difficult process. However, understanding the… Read More

Recovering addicts make the commitment to stay sober each and every day. Addiction is a chronic disease that could cause recovering addicts to relapse and fall back into old habits. No matter how long you have… Read More

Many people recovering from substance abuse bear the constant burden of sleep disorders. In fact, those that are currently in the brace of addiction are five to ten times more likely to suffer from a sleep… Read More

Addiction can often feel like it takes over a person’s life and identity. Alcohol and drugs begin to seep their way into all facets of that person’s life, both professionally and personally. A large part of… Read More

There’s a reason that the addiction recovery process is said to continue far beyond any scheduled treatment appointments or programs. Even when someone has completed inpatient treatment, urges and temptations will present themselves in daily life… Read More

Accountability is accepting responsibility for one’s actions. In the case of individuals suffering from substance use disorders (SUDs), accountability is a significant value to cultivate to maintain sobriety. Accountability leads one to make wise and responsible… Read More

Self-talk is our inner monologue, our inner voice, and how we talk to ourselves, much like a constant running dialogue inside of our heads. You may not even be aware that you are talking to yourself… Read More

Much of the recovery from a substance use disorder is about increasing your emotional intelligence. While cognitive intelligence is reflected in your ability to do well on tests and in school, emotional intelligence is reflected in… Read More

Meditation is now a part of many addiction treatment programs and many therapists use it as part of treatment. For example, dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, is a therapeutic method first developed to treat borderline personality… Read More

Dr. Brene Brown, a research professor, defines shame as: “the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging.” Shame is a sincerely powerful emotion that can haunt… Read More