When a person returns to their day-to-day life after completing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, maintaining sobriety can be a challenge even in the best of times. When “life happens”… Read More
You have decided to stop drinking or using drugs, and you are ready for a new life. This huge decision will change every aspect of your life. Of course, it… Read More
There are undoubtedly going to be situations during your recovery that feel out of your control. In the past, these situations may have led you to turn to substances for… Read More
The true meaning of mindfulness can get lost due to the increase of popularity surrounding this practice. A quick search on popular social media sites, such as Instagram, brings up… Read More
Life after recovery is the definition of the term “fresh start.” A life of sobriety after addiction completely changes everything you knew before. There are countless differences—some small, some big…. Read More
Eating food for nutrients and energy is essential to sustaining life. All cell, organ, and bodily functions require specific nutrients to function properly. These nutrients help maintain hundreds of things… Read More
Strategy 4: Separate a Substance from Its Related Behavior You’ve been following along, able to Identify Your Triggers, Avoid them, and attempt Abstinence from your unwanted eating behaviors. So… Read More
Strategy 3: Abstinence Abstinence from an abused substance or behavior is an essential part of addiction recovery. This difficult task includes fending off cravings, finding alternate behaviors to meet… Read More
Once you have utilized your addiction recovery skills to Identify Your Triggers for dysfunctional eating behaviors, you can take the next step to avoid those triggers whenever possible. Having… Read More
Heroin is a highly addictive drug that can cause severe dependence and intense withdrawal symptoms. This severe dependence and fear of painful withdrawal symptoms can lead many addicts to avoid… Read More
