by Brittany Oliver | Dec 17, 2020 | life skills, mental health, sober living
As 2020 comes to a close, the start of a new year can be a great time to reflect on what is most important to you. Many people use the new year as a starting point to make significant changes in their lives. Creating goals to work towards can help you stay engaged in... 
by Brittany Oliver | Nov 30, 2020 | life skills, sober living
Family relationships play a significant role in a person’s life and are often severely impacted by the presence of an addiction. Addiction affects more than just the person who struggles with it. It is often described as a family disease because it takes a toll on... 
by Brittany Oliver | Nov 10, 2020 | life skills, mental health, sober living
Mindfulness is a popularly practiced form of meditation that has been found to be beneficial to those in addiction recovery. The practice of being more mindful may sound straightforward enough, but it does require focus and repetition to be beneficial. While it is... 
by Brittany Oliver | Oct 21, 2020 | aftercare, sober living
Substance abuse takes its toll on a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Healing from addiction requires more than just abstaining from substance abuse. Various forms of therapy can help address the mental and emotional health needs of clients and while... 
by Brittany Oliver | Oct 14, 2020 | addiction treatment, mental health, sober living
The coronavirus has introduced a variety of challenges to everyday life that most people may not have ever considered before. Stores, restaurants, and businesses have closed their doors and those that have reopened have introduced a number of restrictions to help... 
by Brittany Oliver | Sep 8, 2020 | aftercare, extended care, life skills, sober, sober living
Unfortunately, relapse is a common experience for many of those recovering from addiction. Despite efforts to prevent it, studies show that nearly 80% of people recovering from addiction will relapse at least once before achieving long-term sobriety. The fact that... 