Making amends in recovery can be one of the most powerful—and emotionally complex—parts of the 12-Step journey. Step 9, which asks us to make direct amends wherever possible, often brings up fear, shame, and even resentment. What if the person hurt you too? What if they don’t want to hear
Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in certain mushrooms, has garnered considerable attention as a potential therapeutic tool. Historically used in spiritual practices, psilocybin is now being used therapeutically to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. But can it be an effective treatment for addiction? Psilocybin’s Use in
Completing a rehabilitation program is just the beginning of a lifelong commitment to sobriety. Leaving rehab or a residential recovery program can be challenging if you’re newly sober. Still, with the right strategies and support, you can maintain your sobriety and continue to build a fulfilling, drug-free life. In this
In recent years, the drug epidemic has taken a new turn with the emergence of “super meth,” a more potent form of methamphetamine that is causing significant concern among public health officials, law enforcement, and communities across the globe. This blog post delves into what super meth is, its differences
Understanding the Cycle of Addiction Addiction doesn’t happen overnight. It happens slowly and in stages. Understanding the cycle is crucial. to helping us learn how to break the cycle of addiction. There are six stages that comprise the cycle of addiction. They are: Initial use Abuse Tolerance Dependence Addiction Relapse
You’ve Made the Decision to Get Help The journey to recovery begins now Suppose you are new to residential recovery for addiction treatment. In that case, you may wonder what you need to do to succeed in rehab. First, congratulations on making the decision to get clean. Addiction is a
The DEA is Issuing Warnings Before Halloween Related to “Rainbow” Fentanyl Parents need to warn their kids about treats that may not be candy! It’s nearly Halloween and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is warning parents and young adults about the dangers of candy-colored “rainbow fentanyl” pills. Pills that look
What is a God Box? Hint: You don’t need to be religious to use one! A God Box is a box used to put thoughts, worries, and obsessions in – it is an intentional act of letting go and giving negativity over to a higher power. Don’t let the term
Trudging the road to happy destiny
What is Dual Diagnosis? Treating mental health and addiction optimizes outcomes What is dual diagnosis treatment in addiction? Dual diagnosis is a common and effective therapeutic approach that treats both mental health disorders and addiction. Dual diagnosis treatment incorporates psychiatric medication, therapy or counseling with the Twelve-Step model of recovery.
