Rethinking Responsibility in Recovery
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Many lively debates arise in discussions on the relationship between freedom and responsibility. Many individuals think that with increased responsibility comes decreased freedom. Challenging this notion can be a pivotal turning point in recovery from problematic substance use. Join me in a practice of rethinking responsibility in recovery. It is a […]
Rebuilding Your Life in Recovery: Part 1
Rebuilding Your Life in Recovery: Improving Your Work Ethic Returning to the workplace after rehab can often be a scary transition. We worry about what people will think, what they know about where we were, and whether we will be judged. The reality is that re-entering the workplace is a vital piece of recovery as […]
Real Recovery vs. Ideal Recovery
By Tom Horvath, Ph.D. How often have you heard the following statements? “Using buprenorphine (Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsolv, etc.) or methadone is not real recovery.” “Harm reduction is not real recovery.” “Using psychiatric medications is not real recovery.” “Moderation is not real recovery.” “Real recovery” is widely viewed as abstinence from all intoxicating substances. You can […]
Forgiving Yourself in Recovery from Addiction
Forgiving yourself in recovery is essential. Learning to forgive yourself is essential as you begin to do more self-healing in your recovery. We often have a tendency to hold ourselves to such strict standards that we find no reason or justification to forgive ourselves. Maybe you’ve found yourself in a certain situation, able to forgive […]
How to Quit Drinking: 5 Tangible Steps
Want to quit drinking? It can be hard to quit or reduce something you enjoy, but these 5 steps will help it feel a little less intimidating.
Defend Your Recovery and Mental Health During Seasonal Changes
Shorter days, less sunlight and less time spent outdoors can cause a bit of a negative shift in our mood. Here are 6 tips to help you cope.
Recovery: Separating Using from the Stuff of Life
Long-term recovery incvolves much more than giving up your drug(s) of choice. Here are 6 tips to help you cope with life’s ups and downs without turning to drugs.
Social Media as a Recovery Tool
There are many different tools available to aid in recovery, and social media is definitely one of them! Here are some apps to get you started!
Staying Positive After a Slip
Have you recently relapsed? While it can be challenging, it is often beneficial to stay positive after having a slip. Here are 4 tips for doing just that.
Then and Now: Integrating Two Pieces of a Dichotomous Self
Sometimes as we get further away from our addiction, we begin to notice a disconnect between who we were and who we are.