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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 ability to move forward. At Safe Harbor...

This handwritten letter from Safe Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, dated July 16, 2024, provides a heartfelt testimony about a staff member named Ms. Kat....

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of talk therapy that emerged in the 1970s, as a way of addressing mental health that helps patients adjust to change, manage uncomfortable emotions, and handle distress. It utilizes the concept that two seemingly opposing ideas (dialectics) can be true at the same...

If you’re worried that someone you love may be struggling with addiction to cocaine but aren’t able to pinpoint any specific evidence, educate yourself about cocaine addiction and express your concerns to your loved one. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we provide evidence-based, individualized care for a...

Many people equate the concept of being sober with being in recovery. While sobriety, the act of abstaining from drinking or using drugs, is an important step in the recovery process, the decision to stop drinking or using drugs doesn’t mean a person has adopted the mindset required to sustain...

Opioids are compounds extracted from the poppy plant or created to have similar properties to those compounds. They are used to treat pain. When opioids became more popular in the 1990s, the pharmaceutical industry reassured doctors that the medications were safe and would not lead to addictions. At Safe Harbor...

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 Sober Support Matters No one...

Many people consider marijuana to be a safe and insignificant drug. Its use is more widely accepted and less stigmatized than the use of other illicit substances. Unfortunately, this may also lead to people underestimating the risks associated with it. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we recognize...

Substance use can take a toll on a person’s body and mind in a wide range of ways. Nutritional deficiencies are common among people who have struggled with addiction, not only because of how drugs and alcohol impact vital organs, but also because of the dietary choices a person in...

Treatment may be the end of a person’s active substance use, but it isn’t a quick fix for the disease of addiction. It’s just the beginning of their recovery journey. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we recognize that addiction is a chronic disease, and we know the...