Our minds are powerful things, I would argue they are the most powerful thing we will ever have to face in our lives. They are going non-stop. I want you to sit back for a second and reflect on what you have thought about for even just the past 15 minutes. Pretty incredible, right? […]
The benefits of living a sober life Staying sober is never easy, especially when the stressors of everyday life begin to pile up. Nonetheless, there are a variety of tools that we learn while in recovery to keep us as far away from the first drink as possible. With the help of our therapist […]
Recovering from any addiction can be extremely emotionally challenging. Before sobriety, most of us were solely focused on getting our drug of choice in order to cover up our emotions. Personally, I know that I lived very selfishly; all I cared about was whether or not I could get the things I thought I needed in […]
Life after getting sober and going through the recovery process can be one of the biggest challenges any human being could possibly face. Life in recovery can be awkward and abnormal at first, especially early on. One of the biggest struggles in recovery is trying to find an identity once the drugs and alcohol are […]
Different drugs affect the body in different ways, forming habits through repetition, chemical dependency, or altered brain function. Recovery, on the other hand, takes unrelenting willpower, sharp mental focus, and, apparently, exercise. While the exact reasons why exercise works as a recovery tool are unknown, evidence suggests that working out can have a significant and positive impact on […]
Is Drug and alcohol addiction a disease or choice? It’s important to understand that these are completely separate. Dependency therapy experts weigh in on both sides of the debate to whether drug or alcohol addiction is the results of choices or a disease. The common argument is that people choose to try drugs or alcohol, so […]
If you are new to this whole sobriety thing and are struggling with the idea of never drinking or drugging again – that’s okay! Coming from a former addict, I totally get it. Everybody has their own journey. However, life really does get a thousand times better if you stay sober. Here are 15 benefits […]
When we talk about being a person in recovery, it can be complicated as not every person will find their recovery or sobriety in the same way. So, while some people in recovery can start a clean life and not look back, it’s not always that easy, it’s a unique experience for each person. This […]
Find your passion after addiction It’s no secret that addiction has spread rampant throughout the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control “Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in Americans under 50.” Addiction has been denounced as a hopeless malady, one that only ends in death, guaranteed despair, and illicit behavior. […]
Community support helps to save lives Recently, a seventeen year old client mentioned that she was going to be leaving New Directions in a couple of days. This was her second residential treatment stay, but her first time actively involved with our Recovery Housing Program. She needed a bit more freedom to go […]