How Do I Know I’m Ready for Recovery?
People in your life may be concerned about your drinking habits or your drug use. Maybe concerned family members make comments when you go for one more beer at parties or have a second glass of wine […]
The Cycle of Replacing One Obsession With Another
Your recovery may begin with sobriety, but it is sustained by making and committing to lifestyle changes. However, positive change doesn’t mean becoming the opposite of who you are. It means embracing yourself and building on your […]
How Can I Make Recovery Fun?
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 […]
Why Is a Trauma Therapy Crucial for Addiction Recovery?
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 […]
What Happens During MDMA Detox?
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 […]
Postpartum Depression and Substance Use
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, […]
Can Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Help My Social Anxiety?
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 […]
How Can Music Therapy Help Me Manage My Substance Use Symptoms?
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 […]
Managing HIV Symptoms in Recovery
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 […]
Recognizing ADHD Symptoms in Women
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. […]