8 Fun Things in Recovery: Nurturing a New Outlook on Life
Fun: What first comes to mind when discussing addiction and recovery? Do you think of addiction as a disease? Are you affected by it? If you believe you are, are you in the mode of finding help? Does getting help sound difficult? If so, why? Talking about addiction and recovery brings up uncomfortable feelings for […]
What Length of Time Is Needed for Addiction Recovery to Work?
Addiction recovery is a lengthy journey. As much as you would like to, you cannot get rid of your addiction overnight. Looking back on your addiction history, how long would you say you have suffered? A year or more? Several? Compare that to the journey ahead. Compare it to times when you thought you were […]
5 Challenges Men Fight When in Recovery for Addiction
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that “males are more likely than women to use almost all types of illicit drugs, and illicit drug use is more likely to result in emergency department visits or overdose deaths for males than for women.” There are clear disparities in substance and alcohol use when considering sex […]
1 Way to Start When Seeking Help NOW for Treatment of Opioid Misuse and Addiction
Seeking Help: Addiction has the potential to ruin lives. If you are able to recover, it can give you a new outlook on life. Arriving at a place of comfort when recovering takes time. Getting there is no easy feat. When it comes to opioid misuse and addiction, take note that it is a severe […]
What Does Accepting a Higher Power Now Mean for Treating 10’s of Addictions?
In 12-Step groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), a belief in a Higher Power plays an integral part in remedying addiction. In fact, the idea of a Higher Power is directly listed in half of all the Twelve Steps, including: We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could […]
Complete Lifestyle Change or 1 Habit at a Time: Which Is Best for Fighting Addiction?
Lifestyle Change: Complications in various parts of your life come as a result of struggles with addiction. Although you might be “functional,” you will find that being truly functional means you accomplish more than what you are capable of doing. When you put too much focus on your financial life, your physical health will inevitably […]
90 Meetings in 90 Days: Starting Strong Now in Recovery
90 Meetings in 90 Days: Going through recovery is a process, and there are multiple trajectories possible for you to take. In-patient and out-patient rehabilitation programs are a tried-and-true option. Similarly, so is attending alcohol or narcotic support groups. Supplementing one with the other is even better for the reason that you are engrossing your […]
Film: Discussing Important Lessons of Sobriety Learned
Film is an art form, an expression of possibilities, and a way to imitate real life. Film as a medium is humanity’s first real go at recreating life and the human experience as we understand it. Films are moving pictures and images that are directed by a person with similar thoughts and emotions to everyone. […]
How to Join a 12-Step Program and Successfully Navigate Dominate Your Recovery
At Real Recovery, we believe that following a 12-Step program is necessary for your recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. Joining a 12-Step program can sometimes be intimidating. You are a new face in a new community environment, made up of people facing the same problem – a progressive disease. Learning to overcome the […]
Transitioning Back to the Real World after Living in a Sober Community for 1 Year
You got a taste of freedom while recovering in a sober living community, and now it is time to rejoin the real world. Transitioning back into full independence may seem easier than when you went from an inpatient facility to a sober living community, but don’t get ahead of yourself. Temper your pace. It’s entirely […]