by | Feb 12, 2024 | Group Therapy
Individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) may struggle with feelings of guilt, regret, and shame. Low self-esteem also contributes to some mental health side effects of SUD. Self-compassion helps people come to terms with their condition while avoiding...
by | Jan 20, 2024 | Meditation
Everyone has a unique recovery journey during treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Some people find cultural traditions comforting and effective for healing from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. According to Heart Views, “Complementary and...
by admin | Jan 11, 2022 | Blog
Forgiving someone is an experience that most people see as courageous. It is the conscious and deliberate decision to alleviate resentment, grudges, and vengeance against something or someone that has harmed you. Whether or not the person you are forgiving actually...
by westcoastrc | Jun 19, 2020 | Blog, Curated Articles, Individual Therapy, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Ask any recovering addict and they will tell you the recovery process is no easy task. One of the most challenging components of recovery is post-acute withdrawal syndrome or PAWS. PAWS is not well-known outside of addiction and recovery...