Updated on 2/3/2023 Leaving your comfort zone for the unknown is often intimidating. You don’t know what to expect or how you will react to different situations. Relapse is possible… Read More
Preventing Addiction Relapse with Coping Skills
Intensive Outpatient Programs: What to Expect
Updated on 3/3/2023 For many, hiding an addiction from friends or family because of feeling ashamed or embarrassed is unfortunately a normal yet difficult feeling, though substance addiction is beginning… Read More
3 Ways to Emotionally Prepare for Rehab
Deciding to seek out help for addiction is a significant step towards recovery. Although you may be ready for this next step, it’s normal to feel anxious, scared, nervous and… Read More
March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day: A Guide to Maintaining Sobriety
Updated on 2/3/2023 To many, March equates to following basketball brackets and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As both events approach, people plan how they will get together, what they will… Read More
Stopping the Cycle of Lying in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 2/6/2023 If you have struggled with addiction, you most likely know the significant role that lying plays in enabling it to continue. Addiction feeds off dishonesty. This is… Read More
Life Skills to Learn in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 2/6/2023 Recovery is not just about learning how to heal from your addiction, although that is a significant and crucial part of the process. It is also about… Read More
Partial Hospitalization for Addiction
You’ve decided to stop drinking or use drugs — a courageous and life-changing choice. Selecting a treatment center and level of care are, at times, overwhelming. What is the difference… Read More
Heroin Withdrawal and Treatment
When it comes to heroin addiction, the only healthy way to find healing is to undergo treatment at a reputable facility that can help you heal the physical, mental and… Read More
Effective Communication: Tips and Techniques in Recovery
Updated on 1/31/2023 Words matter. How you speak to others, convey feelings or present options matters. You learn how to talk to others by watching those around you. While you… Read More
Do I Have an Anger Management Problem?
Your pulse is rising, your jaw is clenched and you want to scream. No one is listening to you and your frustration is about to boil over. Anger is a… Read More
