• A father with his two daughters sitting by a campfire in the woods roasting marshmallows

    7 Activities You’ll Enjoy More Sober

    876 words|4.4 min read|

    Addiction recovery is not an easy battle, and sometimes it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. While the [...]

  • Person Who is Experiencing Fatigue

    Dealing with Fatigue in Addiction Recovery

    503 words|2.5 min read|

    Addiction recovery is challenging, and it often takes a toll on people’s emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. It is common for many people to experience [...]

  • Woman Sitting on Couch on Computer

    Maintaining Sobriety During COVID-19

    497 words|2.5 min read|

    The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, including people with mental health disorders. Symptoms of anxiety and depression may worsen during this time. This can be [...]

  • Man standing on a rock looking out over the valley with his arms spread wide

    Social Distancing & Recovery

    427 words|2.1 min read|

    Pyramid Healthcare's Beacon of Hope team has been working on a schedule to combine 1) cooperation and support of community-wide efforts for social distancing as [...]

  • 3 Relapse Prevention Strategies

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    Throughout a person’s recovery from a substance use disorder, they may feel triggered to use substances from time to time. Doing so would have negative [...]

  • Thoughtfully Setting Boundaries

    Personal Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

    545 words|2.7 min read|

    Boundaries are the limits we place on others in order to keep ourselves safe emotionally and physically. Positive self-esteem and self-worth are important in being [...]

  • First Year of Recovery

    How to Manage Your First Year of Sobriety

    625 words|3.1 min read|

    If you've recently completed treatment for a substance use disorder, then you’ve reached an important milestone in your recovery; however, this is not the end [...]

  • Addiction Recovery Apps

    5 Addiction Recovery Apps to Check Out

    586 words|2.9 min read|

    Recovery from a substance use disorder is a journey. Though it offers many benefits and rewards, there are also difficulties and challenges involved. However, you [...]

  • Pain Management Techniques for Addiction

    Pain Management for Opiate Addicts

    693 words|3.5 min read|

    There’s no doubt that the opioid epidemic has led to an increased public health concern about chronic pain management. For people who have an opioid [...]

  • Support After Substance Abuse Treatment

    Everything You Need to Know About Aftercare Programs for Sobriety

    777 words|3.9 min read|

    There’s a huge emphasis placed on addiction treatment, and rightly so. Psychotherapy, medication and other therapeutic modalities are your best bet for long-term sobriety. However, [...]

  • Rebuilding Trust

    Rebuilding Relationships After Addiction

    578 words|2.9 min read|

    Addiction is often referred to as a family disease because it doesn’t just affect the person with the substance use disorder, it affects the entire [...]

  • Addiction and Recovery Books

    6 Must-Read Addiction and Recovery Books

    528 words|2.6 min read|

    Whether your life has been impacted by a loved one's addiction or you are in recovery yourself, learning about this disease can be a source [...]

  • Person at Work following Addiction Treatment

    How to Maintain Sobriety When Returning to Work

    532 words|2.7 min read|

    Returning to work can be a big step in your efforts to maintain sobriety after you’ve been to rehab. Of course, it’s natural if you’re [...]

  • Person on a Hike

    How to Deal with Loneliness in Sobriety/Recovery

    546 words|2.7 min read|

    Many programs and resources for individuals in recovery highlight the importance of building a strong support group or network that can help you maintain your [...]

  • How to Forgive Yourself in Addiction Recovery

    The Importance of Forgiving Yourself in Addiction Recovery

    524 words|2.6 min read|

    Once the addiction recovery process begins, you’re dealing with a wide range of emotions, including shame and guilt. Self-forgiveness is a helpful way to cope [...]

  • Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery

    The Power of Mindfulness for Recovery

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    Many treatment programs, including residential and outpatient, may advertise the incorporation of holistic treatment modalities, along with traditional talk therapy, relapse prevention and other common [...]