An Overview of Peer Support

An Overview of Peer Support

Family, friends, and professional supports are great resources to have in your corner when you’re working toward recovery. None of these can replace the expertise of a peer who has been there themselves, though. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center, in Portsmouth, Virginia,...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Addiction

How to Talk to Your Kids About Addiction

Addiction may seem like a topic that is too heavy to discuss with a child, but it can be necessary to help them understand the world around them. This is particularly true if they have witnessed someone struggling with addiction or their life has been impacted by the...
The Importance of Family in Recovery

The Importance of Family in Recovery

“You alone can do it, but you can’t do it alone.” This famous quote sums up one of the struggles of recovery. The person who is fighting addiction must take ownership of their own sobriety or it won’t be sustainable–but support is needed for them to be...
How Mindfulness Supports Recovery

How Mindfulness Supports Recovery

To get sober, a person has to give up what has often been their primary or only coping skill. They may have to learn brand new coping skills and relearn old ones that have grown rusty from disuse. One coping skill that can be very helpful to people who are recovering...