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People who have turned to substances to cope have often done so as a result of going through something that exceeded their ability to manage. Navigating something truly traumatic can leave us feeling broken, lost, and desperate for anything that will ease our suffering. Alcohol and drugs may be the...

More and more states are legalizing marijuana. In some cases, it’s just for medical purposes, and in others, recreational use has been decriminalized. The full impact of these changes is still not entirely clear, but there is emerging research that is laying out trends that are already observable since legalization...

You have probably heard of binge drinking, and you may have seen our blog posts about how dangerous it is. Have you heard of high-intensity drinking? At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we offer a supportive, compassionate setting that encourages clients to develop healthier lifestyles and build sober...

You can’t keep it unless you give it away. That’s a common sentiment within the recovery community. It means that to stay sober, you have to help other people. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we encourage clients in our residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs to...

When people think about dangerous drugs, they sometimes forget that alcohol can fall into this category. Alcohol can be especially dangerous when it is consumed problematically. This can mean heavy drinking, underage drinking, and drinking in large volumes, which is sometimes called binge drinking. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center, in...

It shouldn’t be a challenge to enjoy a few beers at a barbecue or wind-down cocktails with friends after work. Unfortunately, many factors contribute to alcohol addiction, so some people are simply healthier if they opt not to drink. However, there are other reasons to choose not to consume alcohol,...

Movies and TV shows often use post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a device to tell viewers about a painful event that happened to a character in the past. Unfortunately, this can leave viewers who aren’t familiar with PTSD under the impression that everyone with this condition has flashbacks or that...

If you’re new to recovery, you may be wondering what summer fun is going to look like in your future, and you may worry that your life is going to become boring. Recovery doesn’t have to be dull during the summer months—but it may take a little planning and creativity...

Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Month, a time when efforts are made to bring increased awareness and change to enhance the lives of people with mental health diagnoses. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we offer treatment for individuals with substance use disorders and...

Recovering from addiction is hard, painful work, but not every aspect of recovery has to be heavy or difficult. One way you can strengthen your recovery is to make time to engage with nature. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center, in Portsmouth, Virginia, we encourage our clients to spend time on...