Bel Aire Recovery Center blog articles on the topic of addiction recovery for individuals in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. Here you will find information and resources on the subject.
Do you ever find yourself replaying mistakes you made in the past? Most everyone does—and a person in recovery from a substance use disorder could easily fall into the habit of revisiting bad choices made while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. That kind of regretful look backwards is known as rumination.Do you ever...Read More
When you are in recovery from a substance use disorder, you know there are a number of things you can do to help yourself continue to steer clear of drugs and alcohol. For example, you know the importance of attending 12-Step meetings such as AA or other recovery meetings so that you can get and...Read More
All of us—even the most introverted among us—have lots of relationships in our lives. For example, you have relationships with your family members, your collection of friends, your coworkers, your faith community, and the list goes on and on. If you are a person in recovery from a substance use disorder, you also have relationships...Read More
Of late, we have been writing quite a bit about healthy eating in recovery—a key strategy for maintaining your physical health, your mental health, and your hard-won freedom from drugs or alcohol. In keeping with that theme, we want to explore a couple of ways that you can be even more directly involved in what...Read More
Summertime is practically synonymous with relaxation. For kids, there is an extended break from school. For many folks, there is the promise of a vacation. More light in the evening and lovely weather make a whole host of restful and enjoyable activities possible. Heck, some companies even shorten their hours over the summer as a perk...Read More
When you were in the grips of a substance use disorder, you were likely beset by cravings. That is to say, you experienced a strong desire for drugs or alcohol nearly all of the time. And if you tried to give up those substances on your own, you almost certainly experienced even stronger cravings as...Read More
It is one of the most famous scenes from one of the most famous motion pictures of all time (and certainly a classic for anyone who calls Kansas home). In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow (and, of course, Toto!) are headed into a forest along the Yellow Brick Road...Read More
“Dear Diary…”Maybe that’s what you think of when someone suggests keeping a journal. You might imagine some starry-eyed teenager mooning over a crush in page after page of purple prose. Or an angst-filled young person detailing all the ways the world is unfair to them. It might be hard to imagine how keeping a journal...Read More
Misinformation Misses the Mark When It Comes to Recovery — Part OneHave you ever heard that you need to wait at least 30 minutes after eating before you go swimming? Or have you been told that sitting too close to your television will damage your eyes? Or how about being told that if you swallow...Read More
