3 Reasons to Choose a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center
In your search for the best drug and alcohol rehab, you will hear about dual diagnosis treatment centers. Many rehabs now tout their dual diagnosis approach, promising the best possible chance of a successful recovery. The dual diagnosis approach refers to the concept that addiction rarely occurs in isolation. There are common co-occurring disorders that…
Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders & Substance Use
If you have tried getting rid of your substance abuse but failed miserably, it may leave you with thoughts on why you failed and why is it impossible to make any progress. If this is something that resonates with you, you are probably suffering from a co-occurring disorder. One of the most significant ways in…
3 Creative Activities Anyone Can Do For Free
Engaging in creative activities is an excellent form of self-soothing for many recovering addicts. It is something they do entirely for themselves, connecting with the world through a medium that excites them. However, for those people who do not see themselves as creative, this method of distress tolerance can seem out of reach. The thing…
Dealing With Survivor’s Guilt After Rehab
Survivor’s guilt is most often spoken of in the wake of the death of a loved one. However, it can be a significant challenge for people leaving drug and alcohol rehab centers. Let’s take a look at why recovering addicts experience survivor’s guilt and what you can do about it. Contrary to popular belief, time…
Can I Treat My Depression In A Rehab Center?
Many addicts ask the question, can I treat my depression in a rehab center? The reason for this question is that substance abuse is rarely just a matter of physical addiction. Yes, the physical urges to use drugs need to be treated from the start. However, there are psychological reasons why people start to use…
3 Types Of Breathing To Ground Yourself When In Distress
When you are in alcohol and drug rehab, you learn the importance of breathing. Breathing is something we all do automatically, but when done with intention, it can be used to manage your feelings and cravings. Breathing has a number of purposes when you are in distress. At its simplest, it is a way of…
Emotional Resilience Tips for Post-Quarantine Anxiety
Spending weeks in quarantine was not part of anyone’s plans for 2020. But as stay-at-home orders are lifted, dealing with the anxiety of leaving quarantine might well be something you don’t feel prepared for. When I got into drug rehab, I wanted to recover and leave as quickly as possible. It was strange to hear…
Is Online Therapy Helpful for Recovering Addicts?
While the country is starting to open up again after an extended period of stay-at-home orders, not everyone is ready to take the risk. For many people recovering from alcoholism and substance use disorder, the situation is particularly dicey. After all, alcohol and drugs can have a severe impact on your physical health. Many chronic…
How Mindfulness Can Give Perspective in Recovery
“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference” – the Serenity Prayer In the Serenity Prayer, we ask for the wisdom to know the difference between what we can and cannot change. Without that wisdom, we can get stuck…
Mindfulness Practice for Opioid Addiction
According to a study published in Science Daily, “People suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain may have fewer cravings and less pain if they use both mindfulness techniques and medication for opioid dependence.” Practicing mindfulness is said to increase self-awareness and self-control, therefore allowing those to curb their cravings as well as be less…