Since recovery is a lifelong journey, there are bound to be rough patches from time to time. One of the challenges with long-term recovery is prioritizing sobriety and staying engaged… Read More
How to Stay Engaged With Long-Term Recovery
Rehabilitation Blog Posts by Casa Palmera
What Happens When We Sleep?
Updated on 3/3/2023 Sleep is a complex process that contributes to how we think, feel and behave in our conscious, waking lives. To better prioritize sleep in your daily routine,… Read More
How to Effectively Trial New Medication
Being prescribed a new medication to manage your mental health symptoms can surface many emotions. If this is the first time you have been prescribed medication, you may feel excited… Read More
How Oppression Can Lead to Addiction
There are an incredible number of risk factors associated with the development of substance use disorders, such as addiction. However, one risk factor rarely discussed is oppression. Oppression is traumatizing…. Read More
The Benefits of Sober Living Homes
While treatment is an essential component of achieving sobriety, it is not the only factor necessary for establishing long-term recovery. An individual must consider other life circumstances, such as their… Read More
How Childhood Trauma Manifests in Adulthood
There is no question that trauma has long-lasting effects on mental health. Trauma is a risk factor for nearly all behavioral health disorders, including substance use. While some instances of… Read More
The Impact of Mindfulness on Addiction Recovery
Mindfulness is becoming an increasingly popular personal growth and healing practice. Specifically, mindfulness is recognized as a valuable therapeutic intervention for mental health and substance use disorders. What makes mindfulness… Read More
The Consequences of College Drinking
Updated on 2/3/2023 Today’s society has gone above and beyond in normalizing social drinking. Even more alarming is society’s glorification and encouragement of college drinking as a key part of… Read More
The Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Care (IOP)
Content updated on 03/29/24 When it comes to substance use and addiction, one of the most challenging decisions is whether or not to seek treatment and recovery. Addiction can be… Read More
Explaining Kratom and Its Use
Kratom users speak highly of its mood enhancement and other stimulant-like properties, but what exactly is kratom? Often promoted as a health supplement, kratom is widely used and sold around… Read More
