by Rob Cline | Jul 22, 2021 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Recovery
When you hear the word “ritual,” what comes to mind? It is possible that your mind immediately goes to religious practice and the various rituals associated with different faiths. The ritual often called “communion,” for example, is a Christian ritual that calls to...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | May 16, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
If your asthmatic friend had an asthma attack in front of you or your diabetic friend had to be hospitalized for their blood sugar, you would not call them failures for their inability to control their symptoms. Support & Encouragement Just like the person who has...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Apr 16, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
One of the most repeated pieces of advice that people in addiction recovery receive is to make sure they get enough sleep. The acronym HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) is often used to remind recovering individuals of the basic needs that must be addressed to...
by Rob Cline | Mar 1, 2021 | Recovery
Sometimes it feels good to be alone. A little time to ourselves gives us a chance to clear our heads, to indulge in a personal hobby or an afternoon of reading or evening of binge watching, or to get some much needed rest. The world is full of noise, and our schedules...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Feb 15, 2021 | Recovery, Rehab
Years ago, when I was working for a local family treatment court, we had a potential client who wished to join the program. Some people on the treatment team were concerned that she would not be a good fit for drug court because she was using medication-assisted...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Jan 12, 2021 | Recovery
Yoga might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of useful tools for recovering from substance abuse. Generally, recovery groups, therapy sessions, and books are what people first turn to as resources to fight active addiction. However, research...
