Practicing Kindness in Recovery is More Powerful Than You Think
“Not all of us can do great things, but we can all do small things with great love,” said Mother Teresa, a well-known missionary dedicated to love and service. It’s
What is the Relationship Between Mental Illness and Substance Use?
Mental health and substance use have long been connected, with one condition sometimes proceeding the other, and other times, both conditions occurring simultaneously. When both a mental illness and
How Domestic Violence is Influenced by Substance Use
Domestic violence affects millions of people every year in the United States alone, though the theory is this number is much higher, considering how many cases go unreported. Abuse
The 5 Ways Stages of Grief Can Affect A Substance Use Disorder
Losing someone you love can be one of the most challenging and excruciating things we have to go through in our lifetime. Mourning is a natural part of grief
How to Manage Your Mental Health in Addiction Recovery
Mental health and addiction recovery are very closely related — so close, that the state of someone’s mental health is often a make-or-break factor in their ability to successfully go
Getting Residential Treatment for PTSD
If you’ve lived through a dangerous or threatening event and are having difficulty managing the emotions and symptoms that come afterward, you may be facing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This
6 Ways to Cope With Depression in Recovery
Depression frequently co-occurs with substance use disorder in an endless cycle. If you’re suffering from addiction, perhaps you turned to alcohol or drugs to cope with depression, feelings of sadness,
How to Start Meditating for Mental Wellness
Meditation is nothing new. The word itself comes from the Latin root word meditationem and means to reflect, think over or consider. As long as humans have been rational beings
How Therapy Can Help You Feel Unstuck
A common contributor to mental illnesses like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem is feeling stuck.Individuals may feel trapped by their current job or relationship. This feelings can contribute to or
How to Manage a Technology Addiction
Technology has been evolving continuously for decades and has many benefits. With the evolution of technology, life has become easier for many people. Humans have been able to make great
