Jun 14, 2022 | Rehab, Recovery
HALT We know babies get fussy when they’re hungry. And a new word was invented to describe the rage a person can experience when ravenous. It quickly became such a cliché that Snickers used “hangry” people in their commercials to sell candy bars. Even so, we tend to...
Apr 7, 2022 | Recovery, Rehab
It is not uncommon for people to desperately want their friend or family member to stop using alcohol or other drugs. After watching their loved one struggle for what feels like an eternity, they may even want to force that person into treatment. Is it possible to...
Mar 31, 2022 | Recovery, Mental Health
It’s Easy to Skimp on Self-Care How often have we come home from a super stressful day and given in to our favorite, potentially unhealthy, coping-craving? (Yesterday, after spending the entire day on the phone trying to figure out how I was going to pay my...
Feb 14, 2022 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
It is difficult to talk about recovery without talking about forgiveness. In addition to being a crucial part of any 12-step program, forgiveness is one of our social expectations. We know it is important to right the wrongs we perpetuate and to try to let go of...
Feb 6, 2022 | Recovery, Rehab
Some people view art-making as a frivolous hobby to be engaged in as their free time allows. Other individuals see art as an essential aspect of their lives, something they need to do in order to be healthy and thrive. For people in recovery, this second perspective...
Jan 31, 2022 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
Working a Program with a Sponsor For those who participate in a 12-Step program as part of their recovery journey, the relationship between an individual and their sponsor—a person who supports them as they move through the steps—can be quite meaningful. In some...
