One of the most important parts of your recovery journey is your relapse prevention plan. During treatment, you learned to build a successful plan incorporating your triggers and warning signs. As you grow in your recovery, however, your needs and wants may have changed. At this point, an updated, in-depth plan could be the differenceRead More
As noted in an advisory from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), social connection is an important part of your well-being. Your social connection is a reflection of your relationship and interactions with different groups of people and your community. From family and friends to your neighborhood and workplace, the connections youRead More
There are often barriers to acknowledging your difficulties with substance use disorder (SUD). Thus, talking about your SUD with your family and friends can feel even more daunting. You may find yourself worrying about how your loved ones will react. In addition, there may be an endless string of scary questions that might popRead More
Experiencing triggers can be stressful in recovery. However, learning about your specific sensory needs and techniques can help you prevent triggers from overwhelming you. No matter where you are at in your recovery journey, you will likely experience a trigger at least a time or two. During treatment, it was important to learn healthy copingRead More
It is easy to feel overwhelmed when encountering a negative news story. The news can be full of negative images that fill the mind with triggering thoughts. When the news is triggering, where does your mind go? Is it full of negative thoughts that continue to spiral? Do you start to think about the worst-caseRead More
One of the most frequent questions people ask during treatment is whether they will have to stop using certain substances forever. They may wonder whether they learn how to use it in moderation or drink socially in certain situations like while watching sports. Many people also wonder if they will never have fun again. TheseRead More