There are going to be times in your recovery that you want to go back to using substances. It isn’t always going to be an…
Our society tries very hard to uphold the idea that substances will bring people happiness. From advertisements on television to social experiences tied to drinking…
Many people like to play the blame game when it comes to addiction. Well, some people may say, “If the person never started using substances…
Recovery can be a long and winding road. You will have times where you go up into the mountains and feel great. You will also…
Communication is something that is vital. Unfortunately, not everyone has good communication skills. This is especially the case when talking to someone about recovery from…
Part of being in the present moment is allowing yourself to get in touch with your senses. Very often, we go through life on auto-pilot…
Forgiveness is an integral part of our lives. Throughout just one day, there are countless times we must forgive others, and even ourselves. Someone may…
In your busy life, you may not schedule time for yourself to rest. Between school, work, taking care of the family, and making sure you…
So much of our time is spent connected to others. If we aren’t physically surrounded by people, we are on our phones and most often…
Self-care is a necessary tool to have when you are in recovery from substance use or a co-occurring mental illness. It’s one of the most…