by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 24, 2019 | Recovery
On Dating Ask anyone about dating, and they’ll either laugh or roll their eyes. Being single and independent has many perks, but few people actually enjoy the ritual of dating. Many find it difficult and tedious. And if you’re newly sober, there are other...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 13, 2019 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
Outpatient addiction treatment is a viable option for many people. One of the primary reasons individuals participate in intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) is they’ve already completed inpatient rehabilitation and can benefit from having continued high-level...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 28, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
Many people in recovery are worried about the stigma of being sober. They fear they won’t be able to socialize without being the odd person out, or they dread having to field a lot of questions at work and leisure functions if they choose not to drink. In some...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jul 19, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
If you really thought about it, what are you grateful for in this moment? When someone is feeling low, challenged by life, or unmotivated, the concept of gratitude is difficult to embrace. It doesn’t seem to have an immediate impact—or does it? Improved Mental...
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 | Recovery, Addiction
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...
