TikTok in Recovery: Helpful or Harmful?
Can TikTok support recovery or increase relapse risks? Explore the benefits, dangers, and how to use social media wisely during addiction recovery.
Understanding the Phases of Recovery
Recovery is a personal journey. Explore the four stages of healing and how Waypoint Recovery Center supports lasting change.
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: An Often Overlooked Risk of Alcohol Use Disorders
Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to a wide range of medical problems, including Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
What Are AI Counselors?
You may live a ways outside of town, with little access to transport to get you to group meetings or individual therapy appointments. You’ve heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI) counselors and robot therapists that you can access from home. But you’re wondering if that could actually help, or if you’d do better traveling to care at Waypoint Recovery Center. This blog will help give you a clear lay of AI land: what it can and
Do Family Members Need to Know You’re in Recovery?
You might wonder if you should tell anyone at all about entering treatment for substances—especially family members or loved ones who might not understand what you’re going through. At the same time, family involvement can sometimes strengthen your support system and help guarantee your progress. Ultimately, it’s your choice who knows about your recovery journey. This blog will walk you through what to consider before involving family, the ways family can support you, and how
Check-In Questions For Stressful Moments
Everyone gets stressed out, no matter who you are or what stage of recovery you’re in. Here’s what you need to know about stress when it comes to recovery: Most importantly, while relapse is quite common, it isn’t inevitable when you have sustainable stress management techniques at your disposal. Let’s learn about them. What Causes Stress in Recovery? Stress in recovery can show up in your thoughts, emotions, or body. Sometimes it’s obvious, but
What Areas of Life Are Impacted By Addiction?
Addiction impacts all areas of life–not just for the individual struggling with a substance use disorder, but also people closely connected.