Of the tens of millions of Americans struggling with addiction, only a handful will get the help they need. This sad fact is true for many reasons. Many people feel that making time for recovery will get in the way of their responsibilities to work or school and family. If you or someone you care…
The first step in recovering from an addiction is accepting that you need help. In most cases, help comes in the form of professional treatment. Choosing a facility for accessing the treatment you need can be challenging, especially if it is your first time seeking addiction recovery. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to help…
Because prolonged substance abuse affects both your body and mind, therapy is a part of addiction treatment programs. Individual therapy is one of several therapy options available to you. Like the rest of your addiction treatment, how you go about approaching individual therapy plays a role in how successful the treatment will be. To get…
At Spokane Falls Recovery Center, we believe that sobriety is possible, and recovery is lifechanging. When long-term sobriety is achieved, significant change is inevitable. Growth occurs naturally when we are able to put down the drink and work a program of recovery. Anyone who has gone through this process can attest that each new challenge…
There is far more to recovery than just stopping your drug or alcohol use. Most individuals who have struggled with substance use issues have found that the real work of recovery begins after all use has stopped. The challenge becomes about reintegrating yourself into life; the inevitable “starting over” that must come after you have…
It can be difficult for individuals battling an addiction to know where to start on the path to addiction recovery. Perhaps you have tried to stop drinking or using drugs, but have relapsed and need to begin again. Maybe you feel that you cannot take the time you need to recover because of your responsibilities…
You might be nervous about taking part in group therapy. For an individual in recovery, a group therapy program is often one of the first opportunities they get to speak about their substance use issues in the presence of more than one person. What could you possibly gain by discussing your problems with a group…
“Suffering does not solve any problem mechanically as much as it reveals the constant problem that we are to ourselves, and opens up new spaces within us for learning and loving” – Richard Rohr Connecting With Others Life is about connection. Human beings are social creatures. We are often at our best when we…
Nearly everyone has heard the word “addiction” before and knows the meaning of this word. However, terms you may not have heard of before are “physical dependence,” and “psychological dependence” which go hand in hand with addiction. As most people know, addiction is a chronic condition that is marked by a person actively seeking drugs…
There is a specific moment that I find myself recalling frequently. It occurred when I was in treatment in Spokane, WA about six years ago. I was on the phone with a loved one and I experienced a moment of clarity. It was clear to me that I had much to learn about recovery. I…