Drugs take a toll on how a person’s body processes food, and a person who is experiencing active addiction may not be able to consistently make good choices around food. As a result, half of all people who are starting recovery also have nutritional deficiencies, on...
Accountability is a word that you hear a lot in recovery, so it is important to know what it means and how it applies to you. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we want our patients to learn more than the language of recovery, but also the...
Maybe some of your relationships were damaged by active addiction, or maybe you never had the support you needed, even before you started using substances. Either way, you may have looked around one day and realized that most of your interactions were with other...
In general terms, a relapse is when symptoms of a disease return, following a period of remission. When discussing relapse of a physical health condition, like diabetes or asthma, there is usually little or no shame attached to the term. When talking about addiction,...
There is a great deal of talk in the recovery community about getting a sponsor. They are often recommended as a guide who helps you on your journey. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we think it is important to consider what traits you should be...
Some people see getting sober as an end goal, but in reality, it is just the first step of a longer recovery journey. If you or someone you love has recently given up alcohol or other drugs, you may be wondering what happens next. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center, in...
