Entering into a drug and alcohol addiction treatment program is the right step towards improving your health. Yet, it may seem like everything is different once you are on the other side of the addiction curve. Things like meeting new people suddenly become more challenging. Having an active social life in early recovery is important,…
Deciding to get sober is one of the most important steps you will take in your life. It is not surprising, then, that the first few sober days are the hardest to manage. During this time, you may be questioning a lot, including your decision to get healthy. Yet, during this period of early sobriety,…
Therapy – whether group, family, or individual therapy – is a critical element of any addiction treatment program. Individual therapy is particularly useful for those in recovery because it allows them to work through the issues that drive their substance use. The benefits of individual therapy are a vital part of the recovery process in…
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…
“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…