How Can a Pet Affect My Recovery?

Animals can be an integral part of one’s recovery journey. Animal-assisted therapy or having a pet throughout recovery provides a powerful perspective on one’s sober

September 13, 2021

How Does Spirituality Affect Addiction Recovery?

Spirituality can play a crucial role throughout addiction recovery. Taking a spiritual stance is not necessary for a transformative, sustained sobriety. However, those wishing to

September 13, 2021

What Are Some Barriers to Addiction Recovery and How Can They Be Overcome?

Taking the first step into a treatment facility, or even acknowledging the need for a recovery program in one’s life, are major strides in one’s

September 12, 2021

Could Growing Plants Help Our Minds During Recovery?

While in recovery from substance use disorder, your mood may fluctuate often. Sometimes things are fine, and other times it can be hard to find

September 12, 2021

How Can I Transition Back to School After Treatment?

With the beginning of the school year making its annual return, those who have been navigating their recovery over the summer may be met with

September 11, 2021

Combating Shame While in Recovery

Shame can be one of the most powerful emotions human beings experience in life. The prolific Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung once said, “Shame is a

September 11, 2021

Could It Help to Pick Up Reading During Recovery?

Although the ways we read have changed with time, books have been an important part of our culture for well over 1,000 years. Even with

September 11, 2021

Planning a Camping Trip While in Recovery

Camping is one of the most popular activities in the United States, with over 40 million people going on a trip each year. There are

September 10, 2021

Things to Look For When Choosing a Therapist

Mental health is a very serious issue in the United States. In 2019, about 51.5 million adults over the age of 18 had a diagnosed

September 10, 2021

Looking Ahead at the First Year of Sobriety

Recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a long journey. Different parts of the year can present unique challenges for one’s sobriety. While

September 9, 2021

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