Shame and addiction are unfortunately linked for many people, but this is especially true for women. This not only makes it difficult to reach out for help, it can also fuel the addiction by causing women to feel embarrassed or ashamed about reaching out for help, or worse, feeling that they are not worthy of […]
The phrase “co-occurring condition” refers to experiencing more than one mental health condition at a time. It is commonly used to refer to the co-existence of substance use disorder (SUD) with a mental health disorder. This phenomenon can be a “chicken and egg” situation in which it’s not always clear which condition came first: did
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There are many treatment centers out there for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. There is no one-size-fits-all type of treatment, but many people tend to feel more comfortable with gender-specific treatment. This type of treatment separates patients by gender and is most commonly found in residential living arrangements. These types of treatments are
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Humans are wired to strive for intimate connections with others. Most people, at some point in their lives, will feel a desire to find a companion that they can experience life with. However, this can be concerning for individuals in the beginning stages of their recovery journey. There is no question that dating in recovery
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When you choose to commit your life to recovery, there are bound to be bumps in the road. There will always be inevitable struggle and stress from time to time, especially when you find yourself in situations where drug and alcohol use is normalized. If you’ve completed a treatment program, you have likely been taught
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For those in recovery, you may feel overwhelmed as summer approaches. Many people correlate the summer months with festivities and parties, which can be problematic for a person that is working to achieve and maintain sobriety. There are still so many reasons to be excited about summer, especially if you are struggling with your sobriety.
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Life is constantly flowing. For many of us, one of the only times that we take the opportunity to slow down is when we lay down to sleep at the end of the day. Even then, sleep is viewed more as a habitual process than a conscious opportunity to slow down. Ask yourself this question:
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The family unit is often recognized as a person’s main source of learning as they develop and mature from infancy into adulthood. Families become the first place where a child learns how to manage their emotions and communicate with others. However, it is important to recognize that there is no such thing as a “perfect”
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Shame and addiction are unfortunately linked for many people, but this is especially true for women. This not only makes it difficult to reach out for help, it can also fuel the addiction by causing…
The phrase “co-occurring condition” refers to experiencing more than one mental health condition at a time. It is commonly used to refer to the co-existence of substance use disorder (SUD) with a mental health disorder.…
There are many treatment centers out there for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. There is no one-size-fits-all type of treatment, but many people tend to feel more comfortable with gender-specific treatment. This type…
Humans are wired to strive for intimate connections with others. Most people, at some point in their lives, will feel a desire to find a companion that they can experience life with. However, this can…
When you choose to commit your life to recovery, there are bound to be bumps in the road. There will always be inevitable struggle and stress from time to time, especially when you find yourself…
For those in recovery, you may feel overwhelmed as summer approaches. Many people correlate the summer months with festivities and parties, which can be problematic for a person that is working to achieve and maintain…
Life is constantly flowing. For many of us, one of the only times that we take the opportunity to slow down is when we lay down to sleep at the end of the day. Even…
The family unit is often recognized as a person's main source of learning as they develop and mature from infancy into adulthood. Families become the first place where a child learns how to manage their…
