Tag Archive for: recovery
What is Survivors Guilt and The Definition
Featured, PTSD, Survivor's GuiltPsychological Aftermath from a Tragedy and Traumatic Event
The barricades are removed and residents are free to return to the scene where an earlier firestorm had raged through the neighborhood. Neighbors reaching the site brace themselves,…
Conquering those Golden Arches
Featured, Guest Blog, Inspiring Stories, PTSDConquering those Golden Arches
I can’t believe I am doing this again. Pulling up to the drive thru window, I wonder the true source of my incessant hunger.
My clandestine visits to fast food chains had increased steadily during my senior…
Steps to Addiction Recovery Infographic
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Love Addiction Treatment Centers
Process Addictions, Sex AddictionWhen Love Crosses the Line into Addiction
Who doesn’t love the rush of being in love? It is a universally enjoyed experience, especially in those early, heady days of a new relationship. The problem for some, however, is that they may…
Staying Sober with Effective Tools for Support and Tools
Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Sobriety3 Facts That Help Your Sobriety
Most questions defy easy answers. Here's an example: "is it possible to beat substance addiction on your own?" Some will reply with a "yes," others with a fervent "no." Here's the not-so-simple truth:
Achieving…
How to Support Someone With Mental Illness
Guest Blog, Mental Health, RecoveryWhat is Mental Illness and How Does It Affect a Person
Mental illness is defined as a mental disorder as a significant dysfunction in a person’s thinking, emotional control, and behavior. Mental illness is a disease of the brain that affects…
Alcohol Recovery Hope
Inspiring StoriesFinding Alcohol Recovery Hope After Years of Consequences
Alcohol and drug addiction can lead us down the rabbit hole, causing a domino affect of negative consequences. It may be gradual or it can happen very quickly, but no matter what, addiction…
How to Treat PTSD Naturally
Inpatient, PTSD, Recovery, Rehab, TreatmentWhat is PTSD and What are The Signs and Symptoms
While most of us conjure up an image of a veteran of combat when we think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the fact is that, in addition to the horrors of war, any extremely traumatic…
Inpatient Recovery Programs for Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Inpatient, Non 12 Step, RecoveryEvidence-Based Therapies That Addresses Underlying Issues
One of the most damaging fallouts from addiction is the toll it takes on your own self worth. A formerly strong, intelligent, talented person can be reduced to feeling like they are…
Average Length of Stay in Drug Rehab
Addiction, TreatmentReview The Average Length of Stay in Drug Rehab
At some point in the 1970s the length of addiction treatment programs was set at 30 days. Initially the template was created as a human resources tool by the U.S. Air Force, stipulating that…