How Forgiveness Promotes Recovery

How Forgiveness Promotes Recovery

It is important for people who have struggled with addiction to take responsibility for their choices as they enter recovery and build sober lives. This does not mean carrying an ongoing burden of shame, which can actually hinder sobriety by undermining a person’s...
How Sober Friends Enhance Recovery

How Sober Friends Enhance Recovery

No man is an island, they say. We all need support from other people to thrive. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia we encourage participants in our program to build strong sober support systems to enhance their lives during and after treatment. Why...
Addiction and Homelessness

Addiction and Homelessness

They say addiction does not discriminate, and it’s true that addiction can happen to anyone and is difficult for anybody to navigate, even with the best support and access to a wide range of resources. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center, we recognize that for people who...
Unlocking the Healing Power of Spirituality in Recovery

Unlocking the Healing Power of Spirituality in Recovery

Spirituality is not required to get sober. Every person has a unique recovery journey, and many people prefer not to incorporate a spiritual component into theirs. Others, however, feel that it is immensely helpful to their sustained recovery to look beyond their...