Want 2 Be Free

02/12/2021

Over time, you may find that risking discomfort is worth the effort, especially if the payoff is positive, engaging, and connective fun with other sober individuals.

12/08/2021

"Watching a loved one endure addiction can be terrifying and taking action to talk about it can be just as nerve-wracking".

Watching a loved one endure addiction can be terrifying and taking action to talk about it can be just as nerve-wracking. It may feel like you're walking

11/08/2021

"To get a full understanding of the correlation between childhood trauma and substance abuse, we must look at all causes and reactions of trauma, addiction, and the brain affected by these".

It's safe to say there's a connection between childhood trauma and substance abuse. But what exactly are the symptoms and how do they effect an individual in the long-term? What exactly does trauma-informed treatment consist of? Find out all the details, here.

18/03/2021

Am I addicted? You may want to think about your uncle, aunt, friends, or coworkers. You know they have a problem and you wonder, “Are they addicted?”

How do you know if you have crossed the line between having a good time and developing an addiction? Here are 8 questions to ask yourself.

12/03/2021

"What is emotional sobriety? In short, it’s being able to regulate your emotions and your mood. Emotional sobriety is being able to deal with strong feelings without resorting to addictive, compulsive, or destructive behaviors".

Being sober does not mean being happy. We have to work on our emotional sobriety as well. This means changing our behaviors and our feelings.

04/03/2021

"There’s an old story of a man on a horse galloping at full speed down a road. An onlooker shouts at him, “where are you going?” The man on the horse answered, “I don’t know. Ask the horse!” Like the horse, our mind can take us for a ride".

Mindfulness is a tool for becoming more aware of our inner experience in the present moment. In addiction recovery, it’s becoming a powerful resource to prevent relapse by noticing and accepting difficult thoughts and emotions without acting on them.

21/01/2021

Many of us come to the doors of recovery feeling very alone. Addiction brings isolation so deep, that those who have not been there themselves can scarcely comprehend the complete aloneness and despair that many of us arrive with.

A Lonely Beginning Many of us come to the doors of recovery feeling very alone. Addiction brings an isolation so deep, that those who have not been there themselves can scarcely comprehend the complete aloneness and despair that many of us arrive with. Hiding becomes a way of life for an active addi...

31/12/2020

Sir Anthony Hopkins reflected upon 45 years of sobriety and shared several uplifting words in an inspiring short video posted to his Twitter feed on Wednesday.

"Today is the tomorrow you were so worried about yesterday,” Hopkins said. "You young people, don't give up."

28/12/2020

Relapse Dreams...

"Dreaming helps us process our emotions. If you are struggling with stress or anxiety, you will likely have more nightmares. While we can dream in all stages of sleep, dreams are the most vivid in REM sleep."

How does alcohol affect sleep? Alcohol may help us fall asleep faster, but it disrupts sleep quality in a few ways resulting in less sleep overall. Once we get sober, relapse dreams can occur, but those lessen with more time spent in recovery. Learn more, here.

23/12/2020

Our Halfway House is a safe and therapeutic environment which helps our clients bridge the gap between primary care back into their normal life routines.

21/12/2020

The Holidays Can Amplify Addiction Struggles For Families.

A major trigger for pain in the holiday season is dealing with a family member’s addiction.

22/11/2020