With the holiday season fast approaching, you may be wondering what is the best way to show support for your friend or family member in recovery. The team at 
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Danish author Hans Christian Andersen once said, “Where words fail, music speaks.” Multiple studies have shown that music can be a powerful tool to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive change and growth. At Waypoint Recovery Center, we encourage our clients to take a holistic approach to maintaining their sobriety. This includes tapping into the healing power of music.
Working at home is becoming increasingly common due to the safety concerns posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Many of the country’s biggest employers are allowing employees to work from home until the end of 2020. Some, such as Facebook, have even said employees would be allowed to work from home till summer 2021 to better accommodate the remote learning needs of their children.
Growing evidence suggests that the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is leading to an increase in risky drinking behavior. According to a recent Nielsen report, sales of at-home alcohol have spiked 27% since the start of the pandemic. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration report that the number of people seeking treatment for alcohol abuse is increasing steadily throughout the United States, with the greatest percentage in areas where the coronavirus has hit hardest.
If you’ve suddenly found yourself with more free time on your hands due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, you’re not alone. To fight boredom, boost your mood, and keep yourself on track with your recovery efforts, consider using this time to explore your creative side.
None of us can predict the future, no matter how much we try. However, the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has made it particularly difficult for people in recovery to continue moving forward in their quests to build lives free from the burden of addiction. If you’re struggling with how COVID-19 has upended your career, finances, relationships, and treatment plans, this post will offer some tips to help you cope with uncertainty without putting your recovery at risk.Categories
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