When you picture a drug addict you may picture someone living on the streets, in trouble with the law, stealing to feed their addiction, and generally hopeless. What about the drug addict that still has a stable job, a home, a family, and decent health? Can you be a drug addict that hasn’t yet…
DetailsMeditation and mindfulness are increasing in popularity in the west. You may be new to meditation and wondering why you should build a meditation practice. People have been meditating for thousands of years. It’s a way to move beyond the busy thoughts and into being present in the current moment. There are a wide…
DetailsUtilizing evidenced-based practice for treatment is an approach that is gaining popularity. Evidence-Based Practice, also known as EBP, utilizes scientific evidence, expert opinions, and clinical expertise paired with client perspectives to offer high quality care that is designed for the unique needs and desires of the individual being served. Treatment providers have access to…
DetailsIn active addiction, our world became smaller and smaller as we retreated into isolation, shutting out family and friends. We let go of the hobbies and activities we once enjoyed. It’s often said that in the beginning, our drinking and drugging was fun; then it was some fun, and at the end, no fun. Some…
DetailsHealth and wellbeing are the foundation for all things in our lives. In recovery,we hear the words body, mind and spirit or body, mind and soul on a regular basis. We read these words on the internet. We hear them in recovery meetings. We hear them in spiritual gatherings. Simply defined they mean our well…
DetailsAs a component of your recovery, you may begin receiving individual counseling from a therapist. One of the techniques your therapist might employ is motivational interviewing, which is useful in helping people with addictions to move from a state of uncertainty into a state of action. This is accomplished by helping you to identify and…
DetailsLife Coaching has become a revolution. Olympic athletes use coaches. Successful CEO’s have used coaches for quite some time. Entrepreneurs use coaches. Coaching tools can also be beneficial to those in recovery. If you have some recovery under your belt and you find yourself asking what’s next in your life, utilizing coaching principles can be…
DetailsCongratulations on your sobriety! As you begin to thrive in recovery, a whole new world is unfolding before you. Living life to the fullest is now a reality, instead of a gift only bestowed on “other people.” Your future is now. It’s important that you celebrate your successes and your milestones in recovery. You’ve begun…
DetailsRecovery isn’t a solitary venture. It’s a group effort shared by everyone with a stake in your recovery. It’s a group effort that you have to lead because you are the person with the most at stake. Here are some ways you can be a more effective leader in your own recovery efforts. Ask…
DetailsAdjusting to life without drugs and alcohol is a big transition for anyone. Many addicts and alcoholics used drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with stress. One big challenge in early recovery is how to cope with stress when your go-to previously had been to drink or get high. Here are 10…
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