Relapse is a Natural Part of Change, Not a Shameful Sign of Regression
Similar to the “Stages of Grief,” the “Trans-Theoretical Model” (or as it’s more well-known, the “Stages of Change”) is a model that explores and expresses
Category: Addiction
After The Storm Recovery Center Opens in Baja California Sur, Mexico
TODOS SANTOS, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO— In a serene and healing coastal environment on the Baja California peninsula is a new treatment program created to help
Alarming Surge in Overdose Deaths and Polysubstance Use
Why is Polysubstance Use so Deadly? Drug and polysubstance overdoses in Canada and the United States are skyrocketing. Since the National Institute on Drug Abuse
On the Persistent Stigma of Addiction
What is Stigma in Addiction? There is still a lot of stigma around addiction in society. Many people have very negative views and preconceived ideas
How The Great Outdoors Can Boost Your Recovery
Why Nature is So Powerful Creating a fulfilling life, and fulfilling recovery, is a very personal thing and asks for a lot of introspection. Each
The Link Between Alcohol and Cancer
Emerging Science about Alcohol and What it Means for Recovery A recently published study found that alcohol is not just dangerous for its addiction potential
Using a Relational Approach to Improve Addiction Outcomes
Addiction has been a highly debated issue in the medical and behavioral health fields for many decades. Why do some people struggle with dependance on
An Intervention Can Be the Launchpad for Recovery
Drug and alcohol interventions are often depicted in movies and television as a theatrical affair, with a shocked “victim” surrounded by tearful and, often, angry
Do You Know the Difference Between Emotional Transparency and Emotional Vulnerability?
Successful recovery from substance abuse and alcohol addiction requires tapping into difficult emotions, often for the first time in many years. However, for many, experiencing
How to Identify and Manage Your Emotional Triggers in Recovery
Maintaining sobriety while in recovery is difficult, even in ideal circumstances. But unfortunately, life is anything but perfect. Frustrations, disappointments, setbacks, and negative emotional states
