by Tracey L. Kelley | Jul 9, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
There’s a direct correlation between trauma and substance abuse. Traumatic situations and their percussive effects show up repeatedly in addiction science studies. People frequently use substances as a coping mechanism to handle various traumatic difficulties....
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 22, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
The Statistics Relapse is a probability for 40–to–60 percent of individuals after addiction treatment. This is an unfortunate statistic, but it’s not a prediction for your life. Each individual relies on various coping mechanisms and trigger-avoidance techniques...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 12, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
If you’re newly sober, you might have left behind a group of people or certain activities to avoid putting yourself at risk of relapse. Now, you may feel lonely, isolated, and unsure of how to stay connected to others. These are valid feelings. It’s...
by Tracey L. Kelley | May 30, 2019 | Recovery
Choosing a Sponsor Choosing a 12-Step sponsor for substance abuse recovery involves many steps. However, it doesn’t need to be a daunting task. The most important aspect of the process is simply to ensure you have the right connection with someone invested in...
by Tracey L. Kelley | May 16, 2019 | Recovery
Storytelling is one of our strongest connections to other people. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, following someone else’s narrative often helps us look at our lives more clearly. Film is a particularly powerful medium for this and can help provide...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Apr 28, 2019 | Recovery
What many people discover on their journeys of recovery is not all types of sobriety maintenance methods work for them. And that’s okay. There are numerous peer group meetings, both in person and online, that help reinforce the power of a strong support network....
