by Carley Smiddy | Jan 28, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Featured Articles
A strong recovery from addiction isn’t just about abstinence, but about creating a fulfilling life without drugs and alcohol. Medical detox, intensive treatment, and transitional services are a great start to recovery, but staying sober long-term requires consistent...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 21, 2020 | Addiction, Featured Articles
As the opioid crisis in the United States continues to grow, it also continues to receive much-deserved media attention. States are suing drug makers for damages caused by the opioids they produce, the federal government is trying to expand treatment options, and more...
by Carley Smiddy | Sep 17, 2019 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Featured Articles
Gratitude is a powerful tool for recovery. A growing body of scientific research shows that people who feel more gratitude enjoy many mental and physical health benefits. Some of these include fewer negative emotions such as envy, frustration, resentment, aggression,...
by Carley Smiddy | Sep 10, 2019 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Featured Articles
No one recovers from addiction alone. The more support you have, the better. Feeling connected to others, having people to rely on, and feeling a sense of accountability to people you care about make recovery easier. Unfortunately, during active addiction, many people...
by Carley Smiddy | Sep 5, 2019 | Addiction Recovery, Featured Articles
Rumination is characterized by repetitive thought patterns about past mistakes, future worries, or personal qualities, such as why you keep making a particular mistake. Rumination is different from regular thinking because instead of making some kind of progress...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 10, 2019 | Featured Articles, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Having a loved one with a substance use disorder is incredibly difficult. Whether it’s a child, parent, sibling, or partner, that person’s addictive behavior inevitably affects you as well as other family and friends. It’s painful to see someone you care about behave...
