How Does West Coast Recovery Centers Support the LGBTQIA Community?
In the last few decades, people have become more aware of the unique challenges experienced by diverse populations. Within the medical community alone, it took a long while before professionals began to understand mental health conditions and accept that mental...
How Can I Navigate Personal Challenges in Recovery?
The recovery journey is not solely about abstaining from drugs and alcohol. Rather, recovery is also about learning new ways to manage stress, cope with conflict, and handle various personal challenges that you will face while sober. These personal challenges in...
Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Negative Thoughts
A person’s physical health is directly impacted by their thoughts and emotions. Meanwhile, reducing negative thoughts improves overall health. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), “People who are emotionally well, experts say, have fewer...
The Importance of Celebrating Victories During Treatment
Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is a journey. Celebrating victories in treatment increases self-confidence, keeps people motivated, and empowers individuals in early recovery. According to the Journal of Substance Use, “Feeling heard, understood, and...