Recovery

Here is something important to remember: Getting treatment for a substance use disorder is a big deal. Not everyone can bring themselves to do it for one reason or another. But for those who decide to put drugs or alcohol behind them, the treatment process can help them get their recovery journey underway.So, at the...Read More

The summer often sees the release of several big-budget films designed to fill the seats at your local movie theaters. This year’s batch of movies includes a new entry in the Mission Impossible franchise, a new Superman flick, and a new take on the Marvel superhero team, The Fantastic Four.It might seem like none of...Read More

A person who is struggling with drugs or alcohol can rarely set or accomplish significant goals. That is because a substance use disorder has a way of taking over the entirety of a person’s life in ways that make everything worse rather than better. It is hard to succeed in any area of life when...Read More

Three interrelated areas in your life can provide ongoing support to your recovery: good nutrition, regular exercise, and restful sleep.In the first two cases—eating and exercising—it is easy to see how the choices we make lead to better or worse outcomes. More fruits and vegetables? Good. More candy bars and sodas? Bad. A 30-minute walk...Read More

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