Recovery and sobriety shouldn’t be boring. A boring recovery will make for a boring life, making sobriety unsustainable. Everyone needs a dose of fun in their life from time to time. Your life during recovery should be … Read more
Trauma and substance use disorder (SUD) are highly comorbid. Some people use substances to manage trauma symptoms or dysregulated emotions. Trauma therapy can help people find healthier coping mechanisms to manage these symptoms. It provides people with … Read more
MDMA is a Schedule I drug, which means it is highly addictive. MDMA detox is crucial to treatment for addiction to the drug. Currently, MDMA has not been approved for any evidence-based medical practices. However, the drug … Read more
During recovery, a person will have to learn coping strategies and life skills that will help them better adapt to change. Large life events and transitional stages can be stressful for anyone. A history of substance use, … Read more
Many people with substance use disorder (SUD) also struggle with other mental health disorders. Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders and can be broken up into various subcategories. One of those subcategories … Read more
Music therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic modality that can be used as part of a recovery treatment plan. The benefits of music therapy have been well recorded. It is a low-risk form of treatment that can provide … Read more
Recovery is about learning how to better manage your overall well-being. This includes your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Physical chronic disorders such as AIDS/HIV have a high comorbidity with substance use disorder (SUD). People with chronic … Read more
Substance use disorder (SUD) is comorbid with a variety of mental health disorders. Understanding the signs and symptoms of various mental health disorders will help people understand and identify certain symptoms that may affect their substance use. … Read more
Since recovery is about an overhaul in lifestyle choices, it’s essential to be able to exercise a level of independence during a recovery treatment program. Exercising independence can help you implement positive lifestyle choices into your post-treatment … Read more