If you do some research on addiction recovery treatment options, you’ll likely come across two main categories: traditional treatment and holistic treatment. Traditional treatment options tend to fall along the lines of medication, psychotherapy (also known as “talk therapy”) and… Read More ›
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Panic Attacks and Breath Exercises: Strategies to Use in Recovery
There are a multitude of ways that addiction affects us – and even in recovery, we still need time for our mind, body and spirit to heal. There are number of reasons why individuals struggle with anxiety in addiction recovery… Read More ›
Valium Addiction: Everything You Need to Know
Valium (generically named diazepam) is a drug used for its calming properties; medically, it’s typically prescribed to help treat anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures. If not taken directly as prescribed, however, a person can become dependent on this drug, later… Read More ›
How DBT Can Help You See The Bright Side of Things
When we walk into therapy, we typically don’t know what to expect. All that we know is that we have a lot of issues that we want to work on – because in the past, we’ve used alcohol or other… Read More ›
How can I Forgive Myself in Recovery?
“The reality of true forgiveness lies in setting ourselves free from holding on to the pain. It’s simply an act of releasing ourselves from the negative energy.” There are many crucial components to a successful recovery – detoxing, developing tools… Read More ›
Is There a Right Way to “do” Recovery?
Recovery can seem daunting to those who are just beginning. The pressure of wanting to make sure you’re doing everything right and the fear or relapse can be overwhelming, but recovery is meant to be a journey. The perspective that… Read More ›