Recovery is a journey that tests your strength, resilience, and ability to face life’s challenges. Throughout your journey, it is essential to have tools to help you stay grounded and centered—and one of the most transformative tools is mindfulness. Mindfulness is...
The holidays are filled with expectations and memories, but if you are in recovery, they can also bring unique challenges. If past holidays were marked by overindulgence or difficult emotions, it’s only natural that these seasons come with mixed feelings. In recovery,...
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many people experience a dip in mood commonly referred to as the “winter blues.” While this seasonal shift can affect anyone, if you’re in addiction recovery, understanding and managing the change...
Is Addiction Hereditary? Many people, especially teens, wonder if the propensity for addiction is hereditary. The answer is yes—and no. Generational cycles of addiction can devastate families and communities. Research indicates that genetics are responsible for...
The traditional dictionary definition of making amends is to “correct a mistake that one has made or a bad situation one has caused.” This is a frequent topic of discussion for people once addicted to alcohol or drugs. One vital point often discussed is...
What is Trauma and How does it impact addiction? According to the American Psychological Association, trauma is “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster.” Typically, initial reactions of shock and grief abate...
