The Recovery Research Institute states that “mutual-help organizations focus on the socially supportive communication and exchange of addiction and recovery experience and skills.” Many people think 12-Step programming is actually addiction treatment. This isn’t the...
Decorations, family visits, work parties, activities with friends, gift exchanges, entertaining with special meals, and other exciting aspects all contribute to festive times during the winter months. Unfortunately, the holidays can also prompt stress, depression, and...
Motivational writer William Arthur Ward once said, “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” When you consider all the different coping methods you can use to reinforce your...
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans are three times more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if deployed than not—and overall, they have a higher rate of the condition than civilians. The VA also indicates that...
When you’re making healthy choices, it’s always good to have more tools in the proverbial toolbox. Fortunately, there are numerous resources to add to your motivation and boost inspiration to stay the course. Podcasts that support your recovery are just another way to...
Deciding to get professional treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a brave step toward lasting health. But what kind of care do you need, and where should you go? The experienced professionals at Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire...
If there’s one thing you learn during inpatient addiction treatment, it’s that you have more control over aspects of your perspective than you might have previously thought. Using various techniques to healthfully manage your sobriety is a perfect example. An easy and...
As vital as inpatient rehabilitation treatment is, most programs are at least 30 days—but some last 60 or even 90 days, depending on your needs. Many people think that if they can’t commit to residential care for this long, there’s no point in even trying. Nothing...
Author Phillip Pullman once said, “After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” The power of storytelling is what provides true connection, especially when we recognize that other people experience similar trials and...
In January 2023, the Concord Monitor published an interesting story featuring two paramedics—one a Veteran, the other also a firefighter—discussing aspects of their mental health and how they wanted to make sure other professionals like them understood that they have...