Institutional Racism and It’s Affects on Mental Health and Addiction
America has a dark history regarding the lives and treatment of persons of color. Racism and oppression can affect the mental health of a person of color, and historically policies have negatively impacted the quality of living for many people of color, especially black Americans. In honor of Black History month, we will talk about […]
The Truth About Spiritual Trauma and How It Could Affect Recovery
Since many addiction programs and resources come from places of worship or faith as the main feature, those who have experienced trauma from their religious background might be reluctant to seek treatment due to associated triggers. Often, spiritual abuse, like many forms of abuse or sources of trauma, can lead to people turning to drugs […]
Cutting Ties With Toxic People
After treatment, you’ll need to build your support group and eliminate what doesn’t help you grow. While most people in your life will support you in your recovery journey, some people might hold you back. This may not be intentional, but during this time, it’s important to evaluate how the people in your life are […]
Brotherly Love: The Community We Have Built
If you’ve recently been through our treatment center, you’ve met our alumni who’ve shared their stories and offered encouragement. Our alumni provide a powerful perspective when they tell our clients their unique recovery journey. Additionally, they set an example of what successful sobriety looks like. Through service, attending 12-Step meetings, providing guidance through sponsorship, and […]
Speaking Your Truth
After treatment, people might ask you about your journey through addiction treatment and achieving sobriety. It’s your choice to tell your story; however, there are plenty of benefits that come with speaking your truth, from ending the stigma to helping someone who might feel alone. Ultimately, it’s your decision to tell people about your truth […]
How to Normalize Mental Health Through Education
Mental health, once a taboo subject, has only been talked about openly for the past few decades. Mental health advocates and educators are working together to normalize mental health by sharing the facts about the importance of treatment. Throughout this process, we have gained a lot of knowledge about how mental health education has fought […]
The Real Harm of Toxic Positivity
Just look on the bright side, right? While some positivity can be good, too much positivity can ignore the healing that needs to be done. In recovery, your clients will not only need to understand the harms of ignoring negativity, but also how they can better support those who are in crisis (including themselves). Learning […]
Why Mental Health Is a Top Priority in Recovery
Years of substance use affect your body in more ways than you can imagine. But the side effects are not just limited to your physical health – they extend to your mental health as well. Physically, addiction to alcohol or drugs can have a negative impact on your heart, liver, kidneys, mouth, liver, throat, and […]
I Have Anxiety, Can Recovery Help Me?
Many, if not most people who struggle with alcoholism and addiction in recovery experience at least one co-occurring mental or emotional issue. It’s incredibly common amongst those of us in recovery. Depression and anxiety have both long been known to be exacerbated by alcoholism and addiction, as well as themselves amping up the symptoms of […]
What Can I Do About Persistent Character Defects?
All people have character traits they don’t like about themselves. Those who do their best to avoid these traits from coming through will find themselves feeling this way most often. There’s a lot to be said for those who are self-aware enough to feel these traits may be affecting them negatively, but what can you […]