by Carley Smiddy | Mar 5, 2020 | Mental health, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Nearly every month, it seems, a new study is published supporting the positive effects of meditation, which range from greater compassion to sharper focus, to longer telomeres on your DNA. While it does seem clear that meditation, when done correctly, can have many...
by Carley Smiddy | Dec 22, 2019 | Addiction Recovery, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Whether you’re traveling for the holidays, for work, or just for fun, traveling can be challenging if you’re recovering from addiction, especially early on. Travel can be stressful, it can take you away from your sober support system, it can take you out of your...
by Carley Smiddy | Dec 16, 2019 | Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Recovering from addiction is not only about abstaining from drugs and alcohol but also about finding a healthier way to live. The only way to keep recovering, in the long run, is to feel happier and more fulfilled without substance use. That typically requires making...
by Carley Smiddy | Nov 25, 2019 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
If you’re recovering from addiction, there are many reasons to develop healthier social media habits. Perhaps the biggest reason is that excessive social media use can damage your mental health. One study found that participants who limited their social media use to...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 22, 2019 | Addiction Recovery, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
One thing you probably noticed about inpatient treatment is that everything happens on a regular schedule. You go to bed and get up at the same times every day, you eat meals at the same times, you have regular times for group therapy, individual therapy, and...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 19, 2019 | Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Complacency in addiction recovery can be dangerous. If you feel like you’ve beaten addiction for good or you’ve been in the same place for a while and you start wondering if this is all there is, you might be in danger of backsliding and relapse. Typically relapse...