One essential part of managing your recovery successfully is finding balance in your life and learning what routines and rituals work for you. What if you could build upon your current successes to easily adapt to something new? That’s the basic premise of habit stacking: identify a current habit you already do and put a...Read More

Veterans have a higher rate of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than civilians, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): 7 out of every 10 Veterans will have PTSD at some point in their lives. However, this data is based on Vets who use VA for health services, as they’re automatically screened for PTSD...Read More

Whether you’re in the business world or in regular therapy (or both), you might have heard of the concept of understanding the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. All of us have a little of both. However, some people find that continuing to explore a growth mindset is especially beneficial in recovery. ...Read More

Few aspects of parenting compare to the challenges you face in talking to your children about addiction. Whether this conversation is necessary because of your health crisis or someone else they know and love, your primary goals are to alleviate their fears and assure them they’re not to blame. Fortunately, there are many books segmented...Read More

While many people often say, “I can’t do yoga, I’m not flexible enough,” that’s just one of the primary reasons to include some sort of yoga practice in your wellness efforts. The practice of yoga dates back 5,000 years, and it’s not only beneficial for helping you manage recovery but is also proven to be...Read More

When we feel acute pain, it’s a short-term response to something evident, such as an injury, illness, or surgical procedure. This protective mechanism is our body’s way of telling us something needs attention and care. But chronic pain doesn’t have a protective function, significantly impacts your quality of life—and might even be a reason for...Read More

Celebrating Pride is significant, whether as a member of the LGBTQIA2s+ community (which we’ll collectively refer to in this article as LGBTQ), a person maintaining sobriety, or both. Allies can help, too, especially by breaking down barriers to LGBTQ health equity. By taking pride in your recovery and extending vital wellness resources to others, you...Read More

Whether you’re managing addiction recovery or a dual diagnosis, understanding the actions and emotions that incite an unwanted response is important for building resilience and reinforcing wellness. While researchers can point to a few common factors we all share, knowing your specific trigger warnings is essential for avoiding relapse. Follow the Trigger Path Triggers related...Read More

Asking for help can feel like navigating a maze of vulnerability, each step fraught with uncertainty and apprehension. It’s not merely admitting a lack of capability or knowledge—it’s unveiling a slice of our inner world, exposing aspects of ourselves we may work tirelessly to conceal. While having healthy boundaries is critical to wellness, so is...Read More

The American Lung Association (ALA) indicates there are more than 600 ingredients in cigarettes alone that, when burned, “create more than 7,000 chemicals.” While you may be well aware smoking isn’t healthy, it’s still a challenging habit to break, especially while you’re in addiction treatment. But does smoking help or hurt your recovery?   Why Do...Read More