Jun 19, 2026 | Substance Use Disorder
Some people can use alcohol or drugs recreationally, without it developing into a substance use disorder. How can you tell if someone you know has moved from occasional use to addiction? At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we want to give you the...
May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
When a person is in active addiction, they are often disconnected from the things they are feeling and what is happening around them. This can be a way to cope when they are not sure what else to do. Mindfulness is the opposite of this. Mindfulness is being fully...
Apr 25, 2026 | Substance Use Disorder
For too long, our society has used harsh, judgmental, and medically inaccurate terms to describe people who struggle with addiction. This has resulted in shame, blame, and stigma, all of which undermine recovery. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia,...