Recovery is a very personal journey; no two people will suffer from addiction in the same way. Each recovery process and therapeutic strategy will influence…
People have taken large strides in understanding how addiction is a medical disease rather than a moral failing. However, there is still some social stigma…
There are many different phases of recovery, as well as programs created to help people through each step of addressing their addiction to alcohol, drugs,…
Different techniques work for different people through recovery. While some coping and life skills may work wonders for one person, that doesn’t mean that they…
Hitting the Next Step: Maintaining Motivation Through Recovery
There are many changes that someone experiences when going through recovery to an addiction of any kind. Especially as someone moves from an inpatient or…
Recovery from an addiction of any kind involves a lot of internal struggles. Each person has to re-conceptualize the world around them and challenge the…
In addiction recovery, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is an important step. When moving from residential to an IOP, someone can see the most drastic changes…
Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are designed to create time for one’s own life in addition to the multiple weekly meetings for treatment. However, that doesn’t…
For someone moving from an inpatient or residential treatment to an intensive outpatient program (IOP), there are a lot of changes to look forward to.…
The path to recovery from addiction looks different to everyone. For some people, having dedicated one-on-one sessions with a professional can yield the best results.…
The challenges presented by outpatient therapy are numerous, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Each phase has a number of hurdles to overcome, but…
Outpatient Recovery’s Role in Fighting Complacency
Treating addiction isn’t the same as treating a broken bone, nor is going through therapy for addiction or mental health the same as physical therapy.…
Taking the Lead on Your Own Recovery During an IOP
Recovering from an addiction of any kind involves a lot of difficult steps, from detox to residential to outpatient. When moving from residential to outpatient,…
So, you’ve completed an inpatient rehabilitation program and you’re looking for an aftercare program that can fit your needs. You’ve heard about our programs…
The Importance of Boundaries in Recovery: Part II Why & How
Now that we’re familiar with what boundaries are, let's talk about how to establish and set them. Boundaries tend to be complicated at times, especially…
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, NAATP, has been the addiction service profession’s vision, voice, and thought leader…
Many people diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder or addiction also suffer from a co-occurring behavioral or mental health disorder. In fact, according to the…
Meditation is becoming more and more available as a holistic treatment for substance abuse. Meditation is a very simple yet extremely powerful technique with many…
A Pandemic During an Epidemic (Part II): Apps to Stay in the Herd
During these unique times of quarantine and shelter-in-place orders, many addicts are unable to get to 12-Step recovery meetings, sponsor meet-ups, and fellowship outings with…
Lack of a stable, alcohol and drug free living environment can be a serious obstacle to sustained recovery. Destructive living environments can derail recovery for…
