Many words in the English language are warped into meaning something entirely different than their original intent. Trauma is one of those words that is sometimes used too liberally and other times not liberally enough. Some people […]
Healing old wounds is essential for a sustained recovery. Restoration Recovery Centers believes art can lay the foundation for emotional growth and sustained recovery. The healing properties of art can give you a format for self-expression. Art […]
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 […]
Everyone has intrusive impulses sometimes. However, if you find yourself obsessing over them, it may indicate a problem. According to the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, “Impulsivity is strongly associated with substance use disorders […]
There comes a time when we all need help. We might be struggling in our professional lives or relationships, so many things can come up that are hard to deal with alone. This is why it’s great […]
You’ve researched and selected the rehab center that you feel will best suit your loved one. They decided to go through with the treatment process. Now what? It’s easy to fall back into old habits and start […]
Establishing a healthy relationship with others is essential to long-lasting sobriety. However, this can be hard when you or others in your recovery community have been traumatized. Many of us have experienced hardship, abuse, and abandonment. As […]
Zeinah Estrada is a trauma survivor. As a mother, wife, and daughter, she has experienced the devastation of addiction in her own life. Today, she dedicates her life to helping others with substance use disorders through her […]
Admit the Problem Admitting that you have a problem with addiction is an essential step in recovery. It means being honest about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around alcohol or drugs. Many still choose to live in […]
In a relationship where both people suffer from substance use disorder (SUD), there is a real danger that one partner might facilitate the substance use of the other. One may even try to dissuade the other from […]