Recovery
Grounding Techniques to Use in Recovery
Before you made the decision to seek addiction treatment, you may have used drugs and alcohol to help you cope when you were feeling stressed,
Dana Hinders
April 12, 2023
Recovery
Addiction
Easing the Transition Back to Independent Living After Residential Addiction Treatment
Congratulations on completing your residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment program! You’ve worked hard and achieved an important milestone in your life. You’re ready to
Dana Hinders
April 4, 2023
Recovery
Coping With Loneliness in Recovery
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
Dana Hinders
March 19, 2023
Recovery
3 Key Elements of Building a Fulfilling Life in Recovery: Hobbies, Relationships, and Career Goals
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
Dana Hinders
March 11, 2023
Addiction
Can Benzos Help Me Get Sober?
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
Dana Hinders
March 2, 2023
Recovery
The Role of Family and Friends in Supporting Someone Through Substance Abuse Treatment: 6 Ways You Can Help Your Loved One in 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
Dana Hinders
February 5, 2023
Recovery
Is Seasonal Affective Disorder Putting Your Recovery at Risk?
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
Dana Hinders
January 8, 2023
Addiction
Should You Consider Taking Part in Dry January?
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
Dana Hinders
December 24, 2022
Addiction
How a 10-Day Detox Can Jumpstart Your Recovery Journey
Detox is the first step in most addiction treatment programs. Detoxification simply means cleansing the body of drugs and alcohol. The goal of detox is
Dana Hinders
December 6, 2022
Recovery
The Sober Revolution Is Here
For many people in recovery, the idea of socializing without alcohol seems strange. They’ve spent their lives associating parties with booze and don’t know anyone
Dana Hinders
November 18, 2022