Recovery is a tricky thing. There really isn’t any way to “complete” recovery. It’s a journey that never really ends. Unfortunately, relapses can happen. You…
Staying motivated to complete anything can be difficult once you get past the initial thrill of starting a new task. Once you’re in the thick…
Many people, usually those that are uninformed, say that addiction is a choice. Here at Arbor Behavioral Health, we know this to not be true.…
There are many misconceptions regarding substance use and mental health. Many of these misconceptions are harmful to those suffering from these diseases. If someone doesn’t…
“It may go against our instinct, but there is much to be gained when we stretch beyond our comfort zone,” says Sarah Tasker. For Tasker,…
It’s impossible to do everything on our own. Every once in awhile, we need to ask for help. Contrary to popular belief, asking for help…
Recovery can be a difficult time. You might find yourself going along smoothly, but then almost immediately, it feels like a wrench has been thrown…
Crafting an active lifestyle is an important thing to do when you are in recovery from substance use. It not only keeps you physically healthy…
When it comes to substance use disorders, there are co-occurring disorders often at play. The most common co-occurring disorders tend to be anxiety and depression.…
The path of denial is often taken in recovery from substance use. Many people don’t think they have a problem when they really do. Those…