Addiction recovery is not a simple therapy. There is no straight line to follow, Instead, this process may have numerous ups and downs. You may find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, and simply unsure of your next step. Other days, you’ll feel empowered and ready to start a brand-new life. Understanding the stages of addiction recovery is…
Many individuals who struggle with substance use disorder or addiction, whether drugs or alcohol, come into the world of sobriety without an army of best friends or devoted supporters trailing behind them for moral support. It’s not uncommon for those dealing with addiction to have caused serious damage to their personal and professional lives, leading…
Achieving long-term sobriety isn’t something that happens. It requires a commitment to the treatment programs one enters. As a chronic disease, addiction demands individuals constantly be aware of how to manage their lives and health. Fortunately, addiction is highly treatable. After an individual goes through medically supervised detox and completes an addiction treatment program, there…
A new private facility in Altoona, FL, just an hour outside Orlando, Harmony Hills Addiction Treatment Ranch is now open. Harmony Hills comes in the midst of the national health crisis and the most aggressive scrutiny and strictest regulation of substance abuse rehabilitation providers in Florida history. Modeled on the delivery system of its founding…
Research has shown that not only is addiction linked to genetics, but it is also proven to be a “family disease.” In other words, each person in the family has a cause and effect on the addict during addiction and recovery. This is why family support in sobriety is crucial if both parties plan to…
Many of us come to group therapy or sessions in 12 Step programs with a chemical waste factory inside us. Addiction causes us to spend a very long time not being very nice to our bodies – whether through lack of sleep, lack of food, lack of hygiene, and a whole lot of crap to…
Practicing yoga in sobriety can be one of the most wonderful, daunting, and cleansing practices for recovery individuals. A yoga treatment program allows individuals to learn to stop, breathe, and quiet that negative voice in their minds. There is a different type of yoga for every day, mood, emotional state, or weather outside. Actively pursuing…
According to most 12 step programs, individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction are not actually victims. Rather, they are suffering from a disease or mental health issue in process addictions like gambling or sex addiction. This makes individuals powerless over their obsessions. However, recovery and healing are possible. With the right support like that…