Addiction can destroy many things; one of the most common is your self-esteem. From external messages brought upon by stigma and judgment to internal messages of shame, guilt, and self-loathing, it is difficult to come through addiction with your self-esteem unscathed. Recovering your self-esteem and learning to rebuild it can
Each person’s recovery journey is unique. For some, recovery includes the extra challenge of managing one or more co-occurring mental health disorders in addition to addiction recovery. While this can create additional challenges, many of the treatments are actually similar or even the same. Living with a co-occurring disorder does
Have you ever worked really hard for something, only to see it slip through your fingers? When you have done the difficult work to detox and become sober, the last thing you want to do is relapse. Yet about half of people who seek treatment for substance use disorder do
The Tampa area witnessed a new sober living home open up at the beginning of May. New Port Richey was the latest Florida location to join the Real Recovery family of sober living homes. This new house is Real Recovery’s most significant yet, with 21 units and 80 beds available
There is a stereotype surrounding men that claims they do not ask for help. Whether or not that is true for you, you need all the help you can get in recovery. Learning to ask for the help you need is an integral part of the recovery process. There are
Summer can be a challenging time to stay sober with so many social activities involving substances. The weather, the schedule, and increased events and gatherings make going out and being social the thing to do. Unfortunately, too many people also expect that drinking or using other substances is also the
Recovery can seem complicated when you look at each day as a challenge. Rather than look at your day as a list of things you have to do to recover, you can learn to embrace everything you can do to be healthy. This acceptance may seem too simplistic or obvious
Florida is filled with fun things to do all year round, but especially during the summer. Discovering new hobbies and recreational activities can help you have fun, meet new people, and get outdoors. Being active will encourage healthy behaviors and can improve your mental health. Learning new skills will help
Living with chronic pain can significantly increase the risk of relapse due to the dangers of self-medicating. During treatment, you learn to abstain from substances and move forward into recovery. You can learn to live with and accept chronic pain by finding and utilizing the many effective alternatives to pain
Finding the right words to say to someone you love who exhibits addictive behaviors can be challenging. Your loved one may become defensive as you voice your concerns or offer support and encouragement. Some people feel judged or blamed or like their character is under attack when a loved one
As the Clinical Director at Real Recovery Solutions, Carlos Escobar leverages over 15 years of experience in Substance Use Disorder Treatment, focusing on therapies like CBT and REBT to foster client self-understanding and acceptance. His commitment to innovative, personalized care aims to profoundly improve the lives of those battling addiction and related mental health challenges.
