May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
When a person is in active addiction, they are often disconnected from the things they are feeling and what is happening around them. This can be a way to cope when they are not sure what else to do. Mindfulness is the opposite of this. Mindfulness is being fully...
Nov 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Boredom and recovery are natural enemies. Having nothing to do and no sense of purpose or accomplishment can lead to temptation and relapse. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we recognize that winter can create added opportunities for boredom,...
Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
As anyone who is in recovery from a substance use disorder can tell you, the risk of relapse is real and ongoing. That’s because a substance use disorder is a brain disease that can be managed—but not cured. As a result, the possibility of relapse is ever-present....
