Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Conscious Recovery is a program that substance abuse treatment centers like Casa Palmera have incorporated alongside their evidence-based and experiential treatments. The… Read More
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How a Positive Mindset Can Make a Difference in Addiction Recovery
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
Family Dynamics & Addiction: Are We Helping?
When it comes to the treatment of a substance use disorder (SUD), the family unit is increasingly being considered as a critical component of recovery. Depending on its structure and… 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
Healthy Ways to Cope When You’re Not in Control
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
Applying Mindfulness Techniques to Your Recovery
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
How a 12 Step Program Helps Recovery
There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment and support. This is true no matter if you have an addiction to alcohol, or if your addiction is to other… Read More
What Does Life Look Like After Recovery
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
Nutrition and Recovery
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
