Feelings of loneliness are a common experience for people in recovery from substance use disorders, especially for those who have suffered social isolation due to the stigma of addiction or been forced to cut contact with those who aren’t supportive of their recovery efforts.
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Recovery from addiction can be a long and challenging journey, but it is also an opportunity to build a healthier and more fulfilling life. Taking time to reconnect with what provides meaning and joy, such as hobbies, relationships, and career goals, can help you stay motivated in recovery while turning your focus away from substance abuse and other negative behaviors.
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Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to simply as benzos, are a type of medication typically used to treat anxiety or insomnia. Although benzos have the potential to be addictive on their own, they are often used in medical detox to help people who are struggling with alcohol withdrawal symptoms. If you’ve been diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder, benzos may be able to help you get sober.
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Choosing a residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment center is an important decision. It’s critical to make sure you select the right one for your needs. To help you with this, we’ve outlined the key factors you should look for so you can have a successful addiction recovery.
When you love someone battling drug or alcohol addiction, watching them struggle is painful. However, there are many ways that friends and family can show their support and encourage sobriety. At Waypoint Recovery Center in South Carolina, we’ve seen firsthand how a strong sober support network can help our clients become successful in their recovery journey. In this article, we provide an overview of some of the different ways people close to an individual in recovery can help their loved one stay on track while they are in treatment.
The term executive functioning is used to refer to a set of mental skills that help people plan, focus on tasks, remember details, and regulate emotions. When these skills are impaired due to an untreated substance use disorder, individuals may have difficulty making decisions, staying organized, and managing their time efficiently. In this article, the treatment team from Waypoint Recovery Center discusses what executive functioning is, how an untreated substance use disorder can affect it, and how residential addiction treatment can help.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the changing seasons. It typically begins in the fall and winter months and affects about 5% of American adults. For men and women being treated for substance use disorders, SAD can be a risk factor for relapse if the condition isn’t managed appropriately.
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For many people, Dry January is a popular way to start off the new year. Dry January started as a public health campaign in the United Kingdom in 2012, but it’s gained popularity around the world as a way to reset people’s drinking habits and overall health. In fact, a 2022 survey of adults who regularly consume alcohol showed that 35% participated in Dry January—a 14% increase from 2019.
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