Jun 20, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Rehab
Addiction can happen to any person, anywhere, at any socioeconomic level. When people think about substance abuse, however, they often envision the slums of large cities over the vast countryside and quaint main streets of the small town and rural life. Addiction does...
May 29, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
There are many paths to recovery. For some people, their recovery does not include a spiritual or religious component. For others, it is an absolutely critical part of their successful journey. They find that they learn valuable lessons from their faith that keep them...
May 21, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we encourage clients to incorporate a wide range of self-care strategies into their continuum of care. This includes keeping a journal about their recovery experience. The Benefits of Journaling in Recovery...
May 20, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health
Therapy is a broad term that can mean a variety of different physical and mental health treatments. Even within the mental health arena, there are different types of therapies. One of the most commonly practiced today, which is also offered at Safe Harbor Recovery...
May 13, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health
Adverse Childhood Experiences In her TED Talk, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, the California Surgeon General, described childhood trauma as a toxin that can reduce life expectancy by 20 years and the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study as something that everybody needs to...
May 10, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
Is it possible to treat and manage pain without feeding an addiction? Pain management in addiction recovery is a complex process, one that relies on the patient working closely with their doctor to minimize risk. Many men and women with substance abuse disorders also...
