Loneliness is a common challenge for people starting out in addiction recovery. It’s typically a good idea to stop associating with old friends with whom…
Dating in addiction recovery can present some extra challenges. First, it’s typically best to have a year or more in recovery before you start dating.…
Most people experience some pain following surgery and some other medical procedures. They are often prescribed opioid painkillers to manage the pain, which can sometimes…
Many studies have found that social support is a key aspect of a successful recovery from addiction. Addiction is often alienating. People with substance use…
Therapy is one of the most foundational components of addiction recovery, and it’s a space that provides people with the chance to work through some…
If you’re just getting started on your journey towards healing and restoration, congratulations! Recovery is an incredibly beautiful, courageous, transformative journey to be on –…
It’s hard to imagine that animals can do so many wondrous things for us therapeutically, but they truly can. Think about the last time you…
Are human brains are hardwired to seek out potential obstacles, and that’s why we often struggle with issues like anxiety and stress. Even in addiction…
For years, researchers believe that addiction recovery was a simple, straightforward process. The focus was primarily on addiction, but that was all. What started happening…
After the body has been given time to breathe and restore some of the loss it’s incurred from addiction, you may find that you go…