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Welcome to the Safe Harbor Recovery Center blog! Our blog offers articles and resources for individuals and families affected by substance abuse issues and addiction to alcohol and drugs.
How Does Narcan Work?
In the United States, the number of opioid overdose deaths increased by 120% between 2010 and 2018, and this number increased even more during the pandemic. This is partially due to supplies of illicit drugs being laced with fentanyl, an opiate 50-100 times more...
Supporting Recovery with Nutrition
With the start of a new year, it is not at all uncommon to hear people from all walks of life making goals related to eating healthier. For a person in recovery, this can also be a critically important goal at any time of the year. It may seem too simple to be true,...
Signs of Opioid Abuse
When a person first starts abusing substances, it may not be obvious to their loved ones exactly what is happening. Because every drug is different, the signs of abuse can also vary. Opioids (drugs derived from the poppy plant or synthetically created to replicate...
“Laugh Therapist” and Veteran Vernard Hines Helps Others Heal With a Higher Purpose
After completing his first tour in Iraq, retired Army Sgt. Vernard Hines realized he had post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, but “seeking help or talking about it wasn’t an option—it wasn’t as highly accepted as it is now,” he tells Safe Harbor Recovery Center....
How Music Supports Recovery
When people think about ways to treat addiction and prevent relapse, they often picture treatment programs, recovery groups, and possibly talk therapy. While these things are certainly important elements of treatment, long-term recovery from addiction requires the...
Supporting a Loved One’s Sobriety During the Holidays
If you have a friend or family member who has recently left behind alcohol or other substances, you may be wondering what you can do to support them. For many people, and especially those in recovery from addiction, the holidays can be a difficult time, and therefore...
Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol
Often, when people talk about the dangers that can arise from substance abuse, the focus is on illegal substances. Alcohol is given less attention, and this may give people a false sense of safety when indulging. It is important to understand how alcohol use and abuse...
How Therapy Supports Addiction Recovery
It can sometimes feel like the list of things required to build and maintain a life in addiction recovery is unending. Treatment, recovery groups, working with a sponsor, completing tasks assigned by their sponsor, and giving back to the community can feel like a lot...
Rebuilding Your Support System in Recovery
While it is possible to get clean or sober by just leaving behind one’s drug of choice, a person who desires long-term recovery that will reduce their risk of relapse and allow them to live a fulfilling life must take additional action. Unhealthy Relationships During...
What is a “Dry Drunk”?
If you’ve known someone in recovery or heard people talk about recovery, you may have heard the phrase “dry drunk.” It refers to someone who continues to behave aggressively, recklessly, or irresponsibly even though they have stopped drinking. While the concept of...
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