The Relationship Between Anxiety and Depression
For those of us struggling with mental health challenges, it can be of great benefit to our recovery to gain a deeper understanding of what it is we’re experiencing. When we are diagnosed with anxiety and depression, it is often because we are in crisis. We may have recently been hospitalized. A loved one might […]
The Connections Between Addiction and Depression
Addiction and mental health issues are not separate and unrelated; they are very much interconnected. When substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders exist in tandem, it is referred to as a co-occurring disorder. One of the most common co-occurring disorders is addiction and depression. By learning more about the connections that exist between […]
How Family Support Can Help Our Sobriety
When individuals are stuck in cycles of active addiction, they may not realize how the effects of their substance abuse are not only harming their well-being but also that of their loved ones. Family members, in particular, experience intense ripple effects of a loved one’s addiction and often struggle with knowing how to respond. For […]
Finding Acceptance in Recovery
When an individual is seeking recovery from alcohol and other drug abuse, acceptance becomes an incredibly valuable tool on their healing journey. For many, acceptance is the defining factor in an individual’s ability to let go of control, recognize their need for professional treatment, and eventually pursue rehab. Additionally, continued acceptance also plays a pivotal […]
Am I Ready for Rehab?
If you are wondering whether or not you’re ready for rehab, you are likely much closer to sobriety and recovery than you may think. Oftentimes, people will contemplate going to rehab for months or years before they are finally ready to engage in treatment. Personal doubts, insecurities, and feelings of overwhelm can all be common […]
Recognizing Early Signs of Addiction
Sometimes, when struggling with addiction, there is a preliminary phase where we’re not totally sure if what we’re experiencing is, in fact, addiction. Other times, it might be a loved one we’re concerned about who is developing an addiction. Are there early signs of addiction we can be on the lookout for? Recognizing early signs […]
Addiction Is a Family Disease
Addiction is considered a family disease for a number of reasons. When we are struggling with addiction, everyone in our family and close circle is affected. We are deeply connected to the people we are close with. Many of us empathically feel each other’s pain. Our struggles with addiction and mental illness are some of […]
Staying Committed to Long-Term Sobriety
A successful recovery goes far beyond the important first step of getting sober. Those of us recovering from addiction come to see recovery as a marathon, not a sprint. Lasting recovery requires a great deal of inner work. A huge part of that work is finding the courage within ourselves to make a personal commitment […]
Facing Our Fears of Starting Treatment
Making the decision to enter an addiction treatment program might be one of the scariest and most difficult decisions we’ll ever make, but also one of the best. For many of us, starting treatment is fraught with deeply held fears and complex emotions. How will it feel to leave home? Can I even get sober, […]
Why Athens Is the Best Detox Center for You
When beginning the process of searching for a treatment program, it can be hard to know what to look for in a detox center. You may want to ask yourself what kinds of things are most important to you. Will you want a treatment plan that is individualized to your specific needs and strengths? Could […]