As the temperature gets cold outside, many people wonder how they can ring in the New Year. If this sounds like you, you may want to set some mental health goals. Setting mental health goals is a cornerstone to successful recovery and ongoing wellbeing. It provides a roadmap to improved mental health, offering tangible milestones…
If you are struggling with a depressive disorder and you are in the process of trying to recover, finding ways to cope with triggers during the holidays is an absolute necessity. Many people find that the holiday season tends to exacerbate the symptoms of their depression. Ironically, while it is considered the most wonderful time…
Our nation has celebrated Independence Day since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. In 1941, The Fourth of July became a federal holiday. It is our nation’s most celebrated holiday. In the wake of COVID-19, with The Fourth of July broadcasted as the time it will be safe for Americans to gather in…
If you are currently recovering from drug, alcohol, or any other addiction, you are likely to worry about the prospect of losing your job during this time of your life. But there are steps to take to make sure your livelihood is protected while you heal yourself. Harmony Hills can offer guidance about your job…
If you have been wondering can you get sober if you have doubts about the process, there are a few steps to take to ensure you are on the pathway to success. Sobriety requires a strong commitment to stopping alcohol or drug addiction. It is difficult to accomplish completely alone. Harmony Hills can help you…
Sober holidays sound challenging, but they don’t have to be. For many people, sober living is a challenge that first year – the first step of holidays can be difficult to navigate. That’s why it is important to have help and support along the way. At Harmony Hills, we are here for you whenever you…
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…
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…
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…
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…