Essentials Recovery Delaware

07/24/2025

I don't rely on my mind to keep me sober

07/23/2025

Individualized Care Plans: Customizing Your Recovery Approach

Addiction is a deeply personal experience. No two individuals have the same history, triggers, mental health background, or family environment. Because of this, a standardized approach to treatment often falls short of addressing the complexities of a person’s needs. Recovery is not just about sto...

07/22/2025

Don't quit before the miracle happens

07/21/2025

Family Involvement: Engaging Loved Ones in the Recovery Process

Recovery from addiction is not a solitary journey. While the individual may be the one receiving treatment, the support of family members often plays a pivotal role in the success and longevity of recovery. Families provide emotional support, help reinforce healthy routines, and offer a sense of bel

07/18/2025

Trauma-Informed Care: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Addiction

Trauma-informed care is an approach that acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and integrates this understanding into every aspect of service delivery. Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with you?” this approach shifts the question to “What happened to you?” It emphasizes safety, tru...

07/17/2025

People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest.

07/16/2025

Client-Centered Care: Focusing on the Individual in Treatment

Client-centered care, also known as person-centered care, is an approach to healthcare and human services that prioritizes the individual’s unique needs, preferences, values, and goals. Rather than treating patients as passive recipients of services, this method emphasizes collaboration, respect, ...

07/15/2025

When all else fails, follow directions

07/14/2025

Family Counseling: Healing Together During Recovery

Addiction is often referred to as a family disease—not just because it impacts every member of the household, but also because recovery requires family involvement to be truly successful. The effects of substance use ripple outwards, damaging trust, communication, and emotional stability within fa...

07/11/2025

Telehealth Services: Accessibility in Addiction Treatment

Access to addiction treatment has historically been a challenge for many people. Barriers like location, transportation, stigma, and limited provider availability have long made it difficult for individuals to get the help they need. However, the emergence of telehealth services has significantly tr

07/10/2025

Change is a process, not an event

07/09/2025

Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Support Recovery

Recovery from substance use isn't just about abstaining from drugs or alcohol—it's about creating a life that supports ongoing wellness. One of the most effective ways to reinforce recovery is by embracing healthy lifestyle changes. These changes can help stabilize mood, improve physical health, a...