Thanksgiving kicks off the start of the holiday season – a time for celebration and cheer. It’s also the time of year that is most often accompanied by an increase in alcohol consumption, making it a potential problem for those abstaining from alcohol or other substances. For those recovering from addiction or alcohol use disorder, […]
Category: Mental Health
National Emotional Wellness Month – October 2022
When we think about our wellness, oftentimes we only think about our physical health. Did you know your emotional health is just as important as your physical health? Your emotional wellbeing has powerful effects on your overall health. Mental and emotional stress can translate into negative reactions such as physical illness and impacting your immune […]
7 Things To Know About The Florida Baker Act
The Florida Mental Health Act, commonly known as the Florida Baker Act, is available to families and others who believe their loved one is suffering from serious mental health disorders. When someone refuses the mental health treatment they need, it may be difficult to watch. Many times, a person without the ability to make rational […]
Did You Know July Is Minority Mental Health Month?
Mental healthcare has gotten better in recent decades. However, it still has a long way to go, especially in regards to how minority groups receive treatment. July is Minority Mental health Awareness Month and for good reason. The problems facing racial, cultural, ethnic, and social minorities, when it comes to mental healthcare, are something that […]
Did You Know January Is Mental Wellness Month?
January has been celebrated as Mental Wellness Month for several decades in order to encourage people to focus on mental health and well-being. While this month provides an opportunity to raise mental health awareness, Riverside Recovery of Tampa recognizes the importance of mental wellness every month. For those who struggle with substance use disorders, Riverside […]
Substance Use Continues to Rise During Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19 has created many challenges and conditions that can contribute to addiction. It has caused stress, uncertainty, financial strain, joblessness, isolation, and other conditions that could trigger problematic use of addictive substances. People, especially those who are prone to addiction, may turn to substances as a way to cope with or escape from these current […]
Our Lasting Regrets
Painful memories and feelings of remorse can drag us down. When we start talking about them, they start to lose their power over us and true healing begins. We come to associate our addictions with the many things we regret. These regrets might include the ways in which we’ve hurt the people we care about, […]
Addiction and Negative Body Image
Many of us who suffer from addiction also experience body image issues, often perpetuated by mainstream media. This is a look into the painful causes of body image issues and the importance of embracing radical self-love. As we know, our addictions are often accompanied by mental illnesses, and they are connected and linked to one […]
Growing Up With a Parent or Caregiver Struggling with Addiction
The trauma surrounding living with addiction in the household or within our families can be extensive and profound. Children often blame themselves for the dysfunction in the family unit. They feel responsible for the problematic relationship dynamics. They are filled with so much confusion as to what they might have done wrong to warrant the […]
Emotional Reasons Why We Enable Our Loved Ones’ Addictions
As we’re working to support our loved ones’ recovery, we realize that we have to put a stop to the many ways in which we’ve been enabling them. When we enable our loved ones, very often we aren’t conscious of how and why we’re doing so. It can help us to change our detrimental relationship […]