Goal-setting is an important part of the recovery process, but you may need to reevaluate your goals in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Goals that may have been reasonable under normal circumstances may end up being difficult to accomplish due to pandemic-related changes.
A common mistake people make when setting goals is making them too vague or too ambitious to be reasonable. (more…)
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 Waypoint Recovery Center‘s South Carolina drug and alcohol addiction treatment program has created this guide to offer holiday gift suggestions to fit every budget.
Building stronger relationships with friends and family promotes lasting sobriety by expanding your support network. However, if you’ve been neglecting these relationships in favor of substance abuse, the process of strengthening connections can feel overwhelming.
It’s not going to be easy, nor will it happen overnight. Building strong relationships with loved ones takes consistent time and effort. Follow these tips from Waypoint Recovery Center‘s South Carolina drug and alcohol addiction treatment center to help you start reconnecting with friends and family.
When a friend or family member is seeking addiction treatment, there are a number of ways you can show your support. The team at Waypoint Recovery Center‘s South Carolina drug and alcohol addiction treatment center has created this list of tips to help you better understand what your loved one is going through and how you can help them build the foundation for a lasting recovery.
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.
For people in recovery, creative pursuits can: