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Recovery

February 17, 2023

Holistic Healing for Sustainable Substance Abuse Recovery

Contrary to what one may believe, there are many factors that can contribute to the development of substance use disorder (SUD). Similarly, there is no one-size-fits-all for treatment and recovery.…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

February 10, 2023

Peer Support Through Treatment and Recovery

Everyone needs help sometimes, especially when it comes to recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). In addiction treatment, you will be around others who are also working to overcome SUD…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

February 8, 2023

How Can I Discuss My Recovery With Others?

Leaving a treatment facility or program can be overwhelming and feel foreign. You have to learn how to reacclimate to life outside of treatment where things are not structured and…

Addiction Recovery

Why Relapse Isn't Failure: Welcome to Another Chapter

Recovery

December 19, 2022

Why Relapse Isn’t Failure: Welcome to Another Chapter

Many people who experience relapse feel as if they've failed in their recovery journey. It may help to realize that relapse does not equate to failure. Rather, for many, relapse…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

November 19, 2022

How Does Grief Impact Addiction?

Grief and loss can contribute to the development of substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Grief can…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

November 16, 2022

Does Addiction Rehab Really Work?

Many people struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) feel uncertain about attending addiction rehab. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), "10 percent of US adults have drug use…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

November 12, 2022

How to Overcome Shame and Guilt in Recovery

Individuals working to recover from substance use disorder (SUD) will likely experience a myriad of troubling emotions. Two of the most common emotions experienced by those in recovery include shame…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

November 8, 2022

The Advantages of Group Therapy

One of the most common treatment modalities that nearly all addiction treatment programs offer is group therapy. Group therapy is an integral part of addiction treatment; however, it is often…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

October 29, 2022

Putting Yourself First: How to Establish Necessary Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

Getting help can be a very difficult process. It takes a lot of strength to recognize that you need help, and even more courage to reach out and accept support.…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

October 25, 2022

How Self-Forgiveness Can Aid Your Recovery Journey

When a person is struggling with substance abuse, feelings of guilt can become all too common. These feelings can greatly affect a person's recovery and prevent them from successfully moving…

Addiction Recovery

7 Ways to Help a Loved One Who’s Unwilling to Get Treatment

Recovery

September 8, 2022

7 Ways to Help a Loved One Who’s Unwilling to Get Treatment

When your loved one is in need of help but refuses to seek treatment, it can be an extremely stressful and sad situation. Getting someone you care about the help…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

August 29, 2022

Re-Gaining Confidence and Practicing Self-Love in Addiction Recovery

The cycle of substance use disorder (SUD) is extremely rocky and complicated. As recovery is a lifelong journey, individuals in recovery may occasionally experience feelings of guilt and shame. These…

Addiction Recovery

Addiction Treatment Recovery

July 11, 2022

6 Steps for Creating a Reward System That Celebrates Recovery Milestones

When you set a big goal, like getting sober, it helps to have milestones. A milestone is smaller goal that gets you a step closer to your big goal. They…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

June 28, 2022

The Importance of Family Support and Education in Recovery

When your loved one is struggling with substance use disorder, it can be one of the most difficult things in the world to understand the best possible way that you…

Addiction Recovery

Addiction Treatment Recovery

June 27, 2022

How to Set Boundaries During Addiction Recovery

One of the many things that a person learns at an addiction treatment center is the importance of setting boundaries. Another way to think about boundaries is that they establish…

Addiction Recovery

Addiction Treatment Recovery

June 27, 2022

5 Critical Ways to Support Your Partner During Addiction Recovery

Addiction is an isolating and lonely experience that pushes people away from loved ones. But addiction recovery is the complete opposite. Long-term recovery is a group effort. As the partner…

Addiction Recovery

Approaching Relapse With Love and Empathy

Recovery

June 21, 2022

Approaching Relapse With Love and Empathy

Managing addiction is a lifelong effort; therefore, relapse is always possible during recovery. Although, seeing it as a failure is the wrong approach. Instead, part of recovery is to approach…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

June 18, 2022

How to Cope With Boredom in Recovery

Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) might seem like a very long and lonely journey. Further, it is not uncommon to feel boredom in early recovery, especially when your life…

Addiction Recovery

IOP Recovery

March 21, 2022

6 Fun Things to do Alone in Dallas During Drug or Alcohol Recovery

The best drug rehab centers in Dallas don’t just put together a clinical treatment plan. They will also focus on helping patients when they are away from the center by…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery

March 21, 2022

Celebrate the Easter Season With Less Stress

When you are recovering from addiction in an IOP program or PHP program the Easter holiday can stir up a lot of emotions. It’s a chance to reconnect with family…

Addiction Recovery

IOP Recovery

February 10, 2022

Practicing Self-Love During Addiction Recovery

There are a lot of things you can work on at an addiction recovery center. Group therapy, individual therapy and talking with a Recovery Coach are important resources for exploring…

Addiction Recovery

Recovery Treatment

August 25, 2021

The Advantages of Group Therapy in an IOP Program

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. For others, having a community…

John Bowden

Blog Recovery

August 1, 2021

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 after addiction. Addiction leads to…

John Bowden

Learn the importance of boundaries in recovery.

Mental Health Recovery

July 1, 2021

The Importance of Boundaries in Recovery: Part I Who, What, Where…

Let’s talk about boundaries! What are they? What is an emotional boundary? How is it different from a material boundary? How do you set them, and furthermore, how do you…

John Bowden

Recovery Mental Health

November 26, 2020

The Importance of Giving Thanks in Recovery

Recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol is an incredibly taxing experience, both on one’s body and mind. There can be any number of stresses that someone could be experiencing…

John Bowden

Addiction Recovery

November 19, 2020

Stepping Towards Control

There are a lot of factors at play for someone in recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol. It can be incredibly difficult to try to regain a semblance of…

John Bowden

Recovery Mental Health

November 6, 2020

Addressing Resentment in Yourself and Your Family

Resentment is a common feeling among those in recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, as well as their families. Resentment can be a huge hurdle in the way…

John Bowden

Addiction Recovery

November 2, 2020

Slowing Down the Day

Each day in recovery comes filled with stressors, whether someone is just beginning their journey in the detox phase or employing their own coping skills and reworking their lives during…

John Bowden

Recovery Mental Health

October 29, 2020

Developing Your Own Effective Rewards System

Recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a complicated affair, with ongoing trials, stresses, and emotional turmoil. However, even though the difficulties of recovery, it is essential to…

John Bowden

Recovery Mental Health

October 25, 2020

The Two Kinds of Trauma

Experiencing trauma at any age can be a harrowing experience that can inform someone's worldview and mental health. However, trauma is often discussed in broad strokes, so there can be…

John Bowden

Recovery Mental Health

October 20, 2020

Helping by Subtraction – Modeling for Someone in Recovery

As people in recovery begin to move forward, they regain some of their independence. For most people, this means moving out of sober living or transitioning into an intensive outpatient…

John Bowden

Mental Health Recovery

October 19, 2020

Finding Your Control When Stressed

There are a large number of anxiety-inducing moments in recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Each step of one's recovery journey has its own difficulties and personal struggles as…

John Bowden

Recovery

October 12, 2020

Tips for a Family Reaching Out

Family is an integral part of the recovery process. Loved ones can be the motivating factor behind someone going to recovery for an addiction to drugs or alcohol in the…

John Bowden

Recovery Sobriety

October 12, 2020

There is Always Something New to Try

Addiction recovery is a very personal journey. No two recovery journeys will look the same. As someone begins their journey towards sobriety, they must find their means of expression, coping…

John Bowden

Recovery Sobriety

October 5, 2020

Recovering from a Slip – So Now What?

Recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol comes with an innumerable amount of trials on a daily basis. During recovery, each person is working on establishing a new “normal.”…

John Bowden

Recovery

October 3, 2020

Sleeping Off the Stress – The Need for Sleep in Recovery

The ability to sleep during recovery from drugs or alcohol is both incredibly important as well as incredibly difficult. Withdrawal symptoms or urges can surface at any time, even during…

John Bowden

Sobriety Recovery

September 29, 2020

The Role of the Family: How Family Can Positively Enable

The role of the family in recovery is one of the most impactful sources of support during addiction recovery. However, this can be both beneficial or hurtful to the recovery…

John Bowden

Recovery Addiction

September 18, 2020

Finances of Addiction – Setting a Plan for Economic Stability

Addiction affects every aspect of someone’s life. There are emotional and biological components that each person needs to address in addition to the social elements involved. These aspects often come…

John Bowden

Recovery

September 14, 2020

Understanding the Alcohol Recovery Curve

Alcohol holds an interesting place in society. On one hand, it is often present in celebrations and times of merriment, while also being used by people to deal with sadness.…

John Bowden

Aftercare Mental Health Recovery

September 14, 2020

Low Points Are Indicators of Change, Not Failure

Recovering from an addiction of any kind is never an easy feat. There are many peaks and dips, with people needing to employ various strategies along the way. This inconsistency…

John Bowden

Recovery Sobriety

September 3, 2020

Addressing Recovery With the World Around You

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 attached to words like “addiction”…

John Bowden

Recovery Aftercare

September 2, 2020

Dangers of Comparison During Recovery

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 each person differently. However, people…

John Bowden

Recovery Sobriety

August 31, 2020

A Goal in Everyone’s Reach

Recovery isn’t just one thing. What it means to “overcome an addiction” can mean a lot of different things for a lot of different people. Addictions can take many forms…

John Bowden

Recovery Treatment

August 25, 2020

Unlocking the Door to the Next Phase of Recovery

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, or any other addiction. Each…

John Bowden

Recovery Sobriety

August 18, 2020

Crossing the Bridge from Understanding to Acceptance

Many recovery treatments will focus on certain words or phrases. For some, this can be an in-depth exploration of voice, or looking at “all or nothing” vocabulary in words like…

John Bowden

Recovery Treatment

August 12, 2020

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 residential treatment to an outpatient…

John Bowden

Recovery Addiction

August 9, 2020

Every Voice Is a Blessing

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 lens through which they view…

John Bowden

Addiction Recovery

August 5, 2020

Seeing Success in Motion

There are a lot of changes that someone will undergo through the course of their recovery from addiction. Even as steps are made, there can seem to be an insurmountable…

John Bowden

Treatment Recovery

August 3, 2020

Managing Freedoms: Balancing Life in IOP Recovery

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 in their daily life. It…

John Bowden

Mental Health Recovery

July 31, 2020

The Family Always Plays a Role

Recovery of any kind is never a solo journey. Despite the feelings of isolation that addiction recovery is often paired with, there are always many people involved in the process…

John Bowden

Mental Health Recovery

July 25, 2020

Balancing Life During Recovery

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 mean treatment has a clear…

John Bowden

Recovery Treatment

July 21, 2020

Taking Time to Recover in an IOP

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. Getting back to living at…

John Bowden

Sobriety Recovery

July 12, 2020

Proving Success to Yourself

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 every hurdle is an opportunity…

John Bowden

What to expect in an intensive outpatient program.

Recovery Treatment

July 9, 2020

Changes To Expect When Moving to an Intensive Outpatient Program

Each part of the recovery provides new challenges and obstacles. No part is easy, but understanding the purpose of each different phase – as well as what one can expect…

John Bowden

Recovery Addiction

July 3, 2020

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, there are a number of…

John Bowden

Addiction Recovery

June 25, 2020

Seek a Balance

Being off-kilter in our daily lives can lead us to be off-kilter in our recovery. Of course, it can be difficult to always have a balance in your life. Curveballs…

John Bowden

Recovery Sobriety

June 20, 2020

Can I Have My Cake and Eat It Too?

Here’s the truth: no matter how hard we try, we can’t have it all. Nothing in life is perfect, so it’s to your benefit that you stop obsessing over perfection.…

John Bowden

Recovery Addiction

June 18, 2020

Keeping Your Cool When Recovery Gets Messy

All of us sweat the small stuff at one point or another. When we do, we strive for control because we want everything to be perfect. What we should be…

John Bowden

Recovery Mental Health

June 10, 2020

Is There One Secret to Happiness?

Is there one secret to happiness? This is the question all of us have tried to answer at some point in our lives. We seem to think that the next…

John Bowden

Blog Recovery

May 12, 2020

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 their peers in recovery or…

John Bowden

Blog Recovery

May 8, 2020

A Pandemic During an Epidemic (Part I): Recovery During Social Distancing

One thing most addicts will agree on is that addiction thrives in the dark. Isolation and loneliness are two of the biggest relapse triggers that are out there. Needless to…

John Bowden

Recovery

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