Reconnecting with Friends After Drug Rehabilitation
Before I worked in addiction treatment, I went through my own process of recovery. One of the things I found hardest when leaving rehab was rebuilding my social circle. I wanted to reconnect with old friends, but I didn’t know how. I had alienated many close friends while addicted to drugs. Some of them I…
The Role of Individual Therapy at a Rehab
In the context of conquering addiction, Individual Therapy emerges as a pivotal technique, involving intimate sessions wherein therapists connect with patients on a one-on-one basis. This method empowers individuals to confront their unique challenges head-on and devise personalized coping strategies. This comprehensive article navigates the domain of individual treatment, dissecting its core, mechanics, merits, and…
How to Feel Gratitude During Rehab
Gratitude is spoken about a lot in drug and alcohol rehab. Recovering addicts talk about their gratitude for surviving as long as they have. They talk about gratitude for having another chance. There are countless possible outlets for your gratitude. However, some of us are a little more cynical about gratitude. After all, much of…
How To Forgive Yourself In Rehab
Is it possible to forgive yourself in rehab when you’ve hurt the people you love most? For my daughter’s sixteenth birthday weekend, my husband and I had planned a Friday night dinner, gifts on Saturday morning, and shopping on Sunday afternoon. Melissa was excited by the itinerary, but more so to spend time with her…
Alcoholism Impact On Childhood
You may have heard before that alcoholism runs in person’s family. Perhaps multiple generations of a single family have had similar alcohol abuse behaviors and health risks. One might wonder, is this all learned behavior or something more innate? Nature and Nurture Scientists have discovered there does exist a genetic factor that make some individuals…
5 Best Healing Activities for Recovery
Amid life’s challenges, finding space to heal is vital—especially when facing mental health struggles. Healing activities help you discover yourself; they nurture your emotions, thoughts, and spirit. They offer a chance to reconnect with yourself and support your journey toward recovery and well-being. When the weight of mental health feels overwhelming, practices like mindfulness, meditation,…
5 Things to Know about Addiction and Bipolar Disorder
Substance abuse often is closely connected to mental health issues and bipolar disorder can be one of the most vulnerable to dual diagnosis. Because bipolar disorder and substance abuse frequently occur together, it is helpful to know certain facts about the disorder and how it relates to drug use. 1. Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed…
4 Common Behavioral Addictions
When someone loses control of their behavior and compulsively engages in an activity despite its negative consequences, they may be facing a behavioral addiction. This can be just as damaging as substance abuse, often impacting mental, emotional, and physical health, relationships, and daily life. Unlike substance addiction, which involves physical dependence on drugs or alcohol,…
How Self-Love Can Change Your Mental Health
For people struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges, self-esteem often becomes an unseen battle. Negative self-talk, self-doubt, and feelings of unworthiness can significantly affect how they perceive themselves and their ability to navigate life’s challenges. Surprisingly, many people don’t realize the harmful and self-deprecating thoughts they engage in daily. Practicing self-love is…
Mental Health Training Programs are Vital in Rehab
In the past first aid training focused mainly on medical emergencies but a recent policy called the Mental Health First Aid Act is providing funding for mental health emergency training as well. Certain professions may require employees to receive training in how to recognize and cope with a mental health emergency so that they can…