Being in recovery is something to be proud of. No matter how well you are doing, experiencing stress is common. Learning ways to clear your mind when stress takes over will be key to keeping your mind free from negative thoughts. Learning how to manage stress is essential to a happy and healthy recovery. Here…
Summertime means long days by the lake or beach, hanging out with friends, family, and barbeques. For someone who is recovering from addiction, summer can be a stressful season. Alcohol is often the center of many summer activities and holidays. The temptation to drink during the summer months can be strong. It is important not…
If you want to know how to find a sober living home, then you’ll need this short guide. You’ll revel in the fact that these facilities provide a drug-free environment suitable for recovering addicts. Also, people with a social support group tend to have much higher recovery rates and are more likely to abstain for…
Many people who are struggling to overcome addiction may ask: what is a sober living home? This aftercare program is a group residence for people recovering from alcohol or drug addiction. In the US, sober living homes have proven to be effective at reducing drug overdose deaths. Therefore, Ohio has dedicated $3.5 million annually from…
During recovery, it takes time for your body and mind to heal fully. What makes a recovery especially difficult is the high relapse rates. Between 40% and 60% of people in active recovery suffer a relapse, which happens when you begin abusing substances after a period of complete abstinence. Creating a relapse prevention plan is…
When your brain associates your substance of choice with pleasure, it positively reinforces your drug and alcohol use. This process makes it difficult to recover because you have to learn how to handle and cope with triggers. But what are triggers and how do you learn how to successfully manage them during recovery? Recovery is…
Sober living homes used to be known as halfway houses. However, over the years, the scope of sober living evolved. However, many individuals don’t quite understand just what sober living offers. If you find yourself wondering, ‘Does my loved one need sober living?’ then it’s best to educate yourself. Dignity Hall can help. With several…
Leaving detox and treatment can be daunting. For some, the pressure of being out in the world can be too intense. A lasting recovery means you’re confident in your ability to stay sober. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to build that confidence at your own pace. Sober living homes offer you just that. At Dignity…
Medical experts now realize substance abuse like drug abuse or alcohol use disorder are diseases. As such, they require specific treatments to manage an individual’s recovery. Too often those struggling with addiction or substance abuse fall back into negative habits relapsing. While this doesn’t erase progress, it makes getting healthy and staying so much more…
Once you or a loved one completes a substance abuse treatment program, the next stage is aftercare. At this point in recovery, individuals look to return to their daily lives only now sober. However, there are always challenges in maintaining recovery. One way to overcome these challenges and avoid relapse, which is very common, is…