by Carley Smiddy | May 11, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Mental health
Sometimes, in active addiction, we do things we aren’t proud of. We may have hurt the ones we love, do things we are ashamed of, and caused harm to ourselves. We may feel guilty, embarrassed, and angry. Although you may have gotten substance abuse treatment and are...
by Carley Smiddy | May 4, 2021 | 12 Step Program, Addiction Recovery
12-Step programs are a common part of addiction recovery. Many treatment programs utilize a 12-Step approach, and many of those recovering choose to attend meetings after they complete their treatment. Attending meetings can help individuals maintain their recovery...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 23, 2021 | Addiction Recovery
Accountability is accepting responsibility for your actions. Learning to be accountable in recovery from addiction is a valuable quality to have to help you maintain sobriety. Accountability leads one to make wise and responsible decisions. No one can achieve success...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 18, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness, Mental health, Recovery
Addiction can present through the need to fill a personal void as a coping mechanism to trauma and other mood disorders. When recovering from addiction, following an easy to maintain, sustainable aftercare program that is both enjoyable and provides tangible benefits...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 15, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness, Mental health, Recovery
Mindfulness; a seemingly catch-all word to sum up intentional attitudes and practices to just about any activity we resolve to engage in—everything from fitness, diets, sports, and addiction recovery. Like most words or phrases that suddenly find themselves plucked...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 12, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Support
Nothing prepares us for living with an addicted loved one. We may even be in denial that our loved one struggles with addiction, at least until functioning or health is compromised. After all, substances like alcohol are integrated so seamlessly into our society. We...
