The Family Dynamics Of Addiction
"Tough love" is a phrase that is often associated with addiction, particularly when it comes to families. Parents, brothers, sisters and beyond often choose to exercise estrangement as a coping…
"Tough love" is a phrase that is often associated with addiction, particularly when it comes to families. Parents, brothers, sisters and beyond often choose to exercise estrangement as a coping…
On the surface, it seems impossible to envision a "bar" without alcohol. Traditionally, they have always been known as drinking establishments; where people can mingle, dance, play games and socialize.…
We often look to other states for inspiration when it comes to promoting recovery. And Indiana is becoming a shining example of how to properly address and de-stigmatize addictions. Their…
We often write our blogs speaking to people who may have gone through an addiction. But it is also important to address those around the person who may be suffering.…
It's an interesting scenario and one that is certainly unconventional for our industry. But we believe in promoting any type of addiction treatment that has shown success and, as NBC…
Amid all of the discouraging headlines about pandemics and financial woes, it is nice to read about positivity; especially if it's happening in the world of addiction treatment. And that…
Social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can certainly serve a lot of good when it comes to recovery. As we've mentioned before on our blogs, many viral movements like Dry January use these…
We've reported many times about recovery facilities that follow unscrupulous practices. It is a sad reality, but it is something that is common in every industry and ours is not…
There are, of course, different levels of sobriety. Some people never touch drugs, but do occasionally partake in social drinking. Others abstain from any harmful substance altogether (our preferred method).…
It's a point we mentioned in a previous blog and now it appears as though COVID-19 vaccinations are coming through for residents and employees of recovery facilities. Massachusetts actually made…
"Adapting" was most certainly one of the key terms flying around in 2020. With an unexpected pandemic and immediate quarantines, people were forced to pivot at a moment's notice; adapting…
If you've been following our blogs then you are well aware of the widespread addiction issues that have been happening throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Every region has chosen to deal…
There are countless outlets that people can channel their energies into while overcoming an addiction. And one of the more interesting ones to emerge as of late, concerns fabric and…
It's hard to believe that we're now close to a year of home quarantining. The COVID-19 health pandemic drastically changed the way our world operates and the recovery industry, in particular,…
At Valley Recovery Center, we cater specifically to men in our sober living homes. But that doesn't mean we can't draw inspiration from things happening within the "Mommy Culture." On that…
Is there a perfect solution for overcoming addictions? Unfortunately, no. But there are many methods that have proved to be successful; some conventional, some a little less conventional. In the…
We all know that addictions have a significant ripple effect. Not only do they impact the people using, they can also wreak havoc on their families and friends. That pain…
Over the past decade, opioid addictions have run rampant across the world (particularly within the United States). And in that time, researchers, scientists and medical professionals have all struggled to…
Resilience has become a major tool for people dealing with the challenges of 2020. Sure, COVID-19 and homebound quarantines have made it more difficult to keep up with previous routines. But people…
Though it may be hard to believe, recovery options aren't quite as widespread as people realize. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened that situation, particularly when you consider rural…
As you may recall, last month signified National Recovery Month; which, of course, is a very important movement. Now that trend is continuing with another theme that can hopefully reduce…
U.S. politics are certainly in the midst of an explosive time. But beyond the debates and strife between the parties, we did want to call out a movement that the Office…
We certainly don't judge anyone on the methods they use to get clean. And though the fortune teller-based tarot cards have their critics, they apparently have worked as a recovery tool…
We all know that music can have a tremendous impact on those going through recovery. In fact, we even have our own multi-instrumentalist on staff to help people at our…