Category Archives: Recovery

If you’ve decided to pursue recovery from a substance use disorder, you’ve undoubtedly thought about what you want your life … Continue reading How to Reinvent Yourself in the New Year →

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” … Continue reading How Random of Acts of Kindness Can Improve Your Mental Health Recovery →

The brain may be the mightiest organ of all, controlling every function in our body including muscle movement, breathing and … Continue reading The Neurobiology of Depression: How Depression Works in the Brain →

Hollywood money-makers like The Fast & Furious series, The Avengers movies and the film adaptation of the novel Little Women … Continue reading How to Get Peer Support in Addiction Recovery →

Alcohol and drug abuse have a malicious way of tricking your body and brain into thinking they don’t need anything … Continue reading The Benefits of Amino Acids for Addiction Recovery →

There’s truth to the phrase “there’s no place like home”. Home is where you can sleep in your own cozy … Continue reading What to Bring to Rehab: 7 Items to Help Make Rehab Feel More Like Home →

In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many aspects of everyday life have changed. But what hasn’t changed is the … Continue reading Continuing Your Journey: Home Alternatives for AA and SMART Recovery →

Eating foods high in zinc, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants can help strengthen your immune system. Food marketing is … Continue reading 9 Immune Boosting Foods to Eat in Addiction Recovery →

There’s a saying that the keys to recovery include connection and finding purpose. When you were abusing drugs or alcohol, … Continue reading 5 Ways Technology Can Help You Stay Busy in Recovery →

What do you know about hyenas outside of the goofy characters from The Lion King? In all honesty, probably not … Continue reading What is Social Prescribing? →

Did you know that someone gets injured on the job every seven seconds? If you’re in construction, manufacturing or another … Continue reading Safety Tips for Work: How to Prevent Workplace Injuries →

Let’s face it, dating is a mess. From creating attractive online dating profiles to attempting to decipher all the different … Continue reading How to Date a Recovering Heroin Addict →

Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year dedicated to celebrating romance and love. Think captivating, long-stemmed red roses, … Continue reading How to Support and Love a Recovering Addict on Valentine’s Day →

No one understands your substance abuse. Your family doesn’t get the stress you’re under or the crushing depression you experience … Continue reading The Benefits of Peer Support in Addiction Recovery →

  “Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure instead. We must … Continue reading My Addiction and How I Rewrote My Story →

As Kylee came to, she realized she was on the floor. She had suffered a seizure, and no one had … Continue reading Getting Your Life Back After Alcoholism: Kylee’s Recovery Story →

Alcohol and drug use have an insidious way of sucking all the joy out of life. And when addiction is … Continue reading Life Before and After Addiction: Chris’ Recovery Story →

The pro-recovery diet at The Raleigh House emphasizes lean proteins and includes healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, vegetables, and fruits. With … Continue reading The Pro-Recovery Diet: Q&A With Our Nutritionist →

    The New Year is a great time for anyone in recovery to recommit themselves to the things that … Continue reading How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions in Recovery →

Did you know that avoidance relates to addiction on several levels? In fact, avoidant behavior can lead to addiction, perpetuate … Continue reading The Tie Between Addiction and Avoidance →

When you first start in recovery, you have a lot of things to keep in mind. Success in recovery depends … Continue reading An Addiction Recovery Checklist →

Terminal uniqueness, or personal exceptionalism, is the belief that you are special and not subject to the laws and rules … Continue reading How to Overcome Terminal Uniqueness →

One thing you don’t want during recovery is to feel bored too much. Many people find they suddenly have a … Continue reading 5 Ways to Manage Boredom in Recovery →

Dealing with cravings is one of the biggest challenges you face when trying to stay sober. Even if you’re careful … Continue reading 5 Coping Skills to Deal With Urges and Cravings in Recovery →

When you’re recovering from addiction or mental illness, positive lifestyle changes are often a big part of the equation. Improvements … Continue reading What are Keystone Habits? →

No one likes to admit she’s made a mistake or that she doesn’t know what to do. Even when things … Continue reading Why Humility Matters in Recovery →

Whether you’re recovering from addiction or mental illness, empathy is a valuable skill to cultivate. It can improve the quality … Continue reading Why Empathy Matters in Recovery →

Codependency is a common problem when one or both people in a relationship struggle with addiction. A typical codependent relationship … Continue reading Are You in a Codependent Relationship? →

The pink cloud is the euphoric feeling some people experience early in recovery. If addiction has been making you miserable … Continue reading What is the Pink Cloud? →

Humans didn’t evolve to be inside all day. Most people recognize intuitively that they are happier in a green park … Continue reading Why Spending Time in Nature Makes You Feel Better →

The Fourth of July can be tough day to stay sober. There are parties, cookouts, and fireworks. It’s a day … Continue reading How to Have a Sober Independence Day →

It’s common for people who quit drinking to suddenly find themselves craving sweets. This is probably one reason there are … Continue reading Why You Might Crave Sweets After You Quit Drinking →

Starting recovery is difficult. You have to go through detox, which can be painful, then you have have to gradually … Continue reading Why Gratitude Matters in Addiction Recovery →

Negativity in recovery is often a sign someone is heading toward relapse. It’s normal to have a bad day now … Continue reading How Can You Overcome Negativity in Recovery? →

When you decide it’s time to get sober knowing what to expect can reduce your anxiety going forward. There are … Continue reading The 4 Phases of Addiction Recovery →

Introverts are people who generally prefer to be alone. To them, being around other people is stressful, tiring, and distracts … Continue reading What Are the Challenges for Introverts in Addiction Recovery? →

Grief is hard for anyone and it can be a disaster for someone in recovery. Grief is typically associated with … Continue reading How to Avoid Relapse While Grieving →

In most recovery communities, smoking gets a pass. Surveys have found that AA members smoke at a much higher rate … Continue reading Should You Quit Smoking in Recovery? →

One strange feature of addiction is that someone can hate the addiction and derive little pleasure from using, but continue … Continue reading The Important Difference Between Wanting and Liking →

Setting expectations for recovery can be tricky. If you don’t expect your life to improve considerably, you may not put … Continue reading What Are Realistic Expectations for Addiction Recovery? →

People in recovery don’t often spontaneously relapse. You don’t usually trip and fall into a pint. Relapse is typically a … Continue reading 4 Signs You May Be Setting Yourself Up for Relapse →

There are many approaches to addiction treatment. There is therapy, addiction medicine, 12-step programs, inpatient programs, and outpatient programs. Treatment … Continue reading How to Choose Between Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment →

Everyone wants to support a friend or family member recovering from addiction. You may have spent years watching a friend’s … Continue reading What Not to Say to Someone in Recovery →