Exploring some of the deep energetic possibilities that exist after we embrace sobriety. When we raise our consciousness, get to know ourselves and the universe, and remain open, the possibilities are endless. The farther into our healing journey we go, the more we realize that recovery opens us up to deep and meaningful self-exploration that […]
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How Can We Use Grounding to Offset Anxiety?
Those of us struggling with addiction and mental health issues are no strangers to experiencing intense and sometimes debilitating anxiety. We might suffer from anxiety attacks, panic attacks, eating disorders, insomnia, and other anxiety-related issues. We might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which is an anxiety disorder that causes us painful obsessive thinking and/or compulsions. We […]
When We’re Paralyzed By Feeling Overwhelmed
Sometimes, it can all feel like too much. Breaking things down into small, manageable steps is one simple way to feel less overwhelmed and more empowered. Our addictions and mental health issues can be so debilitating, painful, and overwhelming that we don’t know how to cope with them or how to help ourselves. We can […]
Signs of Anxiety in Young People
Taking a closer look at signs of anxiety in children, as well as the importance of listening to and communicating with the young people in our lives. When young people are struggling with anxiety, they very often won’t verbalize it. Instead, they might display other signs that appear unrelated but are actually their way of […]
Why is After-Care Support Important?
Sometimes as we’re finishing up treatment, we can become convinced that we’ll be able to stay sober easily because of how successful we’ve been with our sobriety so far. We feel confident and self-assured. We have faith in ourselves and our recovery. Unfortunately, sometimes our excitement can cause us to feel a premature sense of […]
The Pain of Our Secrets
Holding onto secrets is painful. Here’s why it’s so important to let go, speak our truth, and accept support. When we abuse an addictive substance or behavior, it is often to try and escape some form of pain we have buried within us. For many of us, this pain lies in the secrets we’re keeping. […]
What Are Some Specialized Court Programs?
Our criminal justice system has developed multiple different court programs to help offenders find more lasting and holistic approaches to their criminal problems than just punishment. Some of these programs include drug courts, veteran treatment courts, and problem-solving courts. There are thousands of examples found all over the country, with multiple different organizations involved in […]
Lacking Connection
Many of us lack that special feeling of connection. Here’s why it’s so important to feel connected to yourself, a higher power, and your community in recovery and beyond. Many of us struggle to understand the causes of our addictions and why our mental and emotional health has suffered so much. We know we have […]
How is The Florida Model of Addiction Recovery Different?
The state of Florida is known for having more cases of addiction and more recovery programs than anywhere else in the country. Given that there is such a high concentration of treatment centers in a relatively small geographic area, Florida is known as the recovery capital of the country. There have emerged some very well-known […]
Why is Recovery a Lifelong Process?
Addiction recovery is a complicated journey for many of us, one that lasts long after we’ve finished treatment and continues for the rest of our lives. We find, especially after relapsing, that we have to stay diligent with ourselves about staying on track with our sobriety. It’s not something we can become complacent about. We […]