Sep 1, 2021 | Substance Use Disorder, Veterans & Military
Scientists have known for a long time that there is a strong link between trauma and substance abuse. We also know that the things our men and women in uniform experience while serving in the military can be extremely traumatic, especially during active duty....
Aug 16, 2021 | Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health
Treatment and the early stages of recovery are a time when many people start to take inventory of their lives. It’s important to recognize the blessings and strengths one possesses, but it is also valuable to recognize the areas that need improvement. For many people...
Aug 4, 2021 | Substance Use Disorder, Alcoholism
Alcohol is often called “liquid courage.” It’s given this name because it emboldens people to do things they might not otherwise be comfortable doing. Put another way, alcohol can be used to address social anxiety. This is not to say that alcohol is the best medicine...
Jul 22, 2021 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery, Alcoholism
When you hear the word “ritual,” what comes to mind? It is possible that your mind immediately goes to religious practice and the various rituals associated with different faiths. The ritual often called “communion,” for example, is a Christian ritual that calls to...
Jun 22, 2021 | Substance Use Disorder, Alcoholism, Veterans & Military
New Day Treatment Program Veterans in Virginia experiencing alcohol and substance use disorders now have new opportunities to overcome these life-altering challenges. Safe Harbor Recovery Center’s new Day Treatment or Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is now...
Jun 10, 2021 | Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health
It is probably impossible to overstate the importance of sleep in our lives. Adequate Rest Getting adequate rest—at least seven hours of sleep each night—is a lynchpin of both our physical and our mental health. It is also essential to our cognitive functions, which...
