Practicing Mindfulness in Recovery
Essentially, mindfulness is the opposite of addiction. Mindfulness relies on a focused effort to limit the negative impact of painful feelings, while addiction simply offers... Read More
CBT Techniques to Promote a Lasting Recovery
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) puts patients in control of their recovery by helping them to modify dysfunctional thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. For men and women... Read More
What Is Emotional Sobriety?
An Overview One important, but often overlooked, part of the recovery journey is the need for emotional sobriety. Since it’s common for people with substance... Read More
8 Tips to Help You Turn Down Alcohol in Social Settings
Making Sober Socializing Easier Recovering from alcoholism can create special challenges, since alcohol is a common feature at social gatherings. Learning how to turn down... Read More
Understanding the Benefits of 12-Step Programs
At Waypoint Recovery Center’s South Carolina drug and alcohol addiction treatment program, personalized treatment plans are developed as part of each individual’s continuum of care.... Read More
Managing Depression and Anxiety without Medication: Self-Care Tips to Promote Wellness
Depression and anxiety are common co-occurring mental health disorders among men and women seeking treatment for substance abuse. In many cases, these conditions can be... Read More
Building Resilience and Seeking Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment
Although the causes of addiction are complex and difficult to understand, there is a strong correlation between childhood trauma and the development of substance use... Read More
What You Need to Know About Paying for Addiction Treatment
There’s always hope for a sober future. Making the decision to seek addiction treatment is an act of bravery, but it’s natural to be worried... Read More
The Pink Cloud’s Dark Side
If you’re newly sober and feel like you’re on top of the world, you may be riding the pink cloud. No one is suggesting that... Read More
8 Things to Say to Someone in Recovery
Words have power. If you want to support a friend or family member in recovery, carefully chosen expressions of love and encouragement are priceless. These... Read More