Everyone knows at least one person who is “all over the place” but in a good way – they are incredibly artistic, talented and intelligent, but they cannot be still. Their calendars are filled with impossible schedules as they scurry from one place to another,...
Do you have a loved one who recently experienced a stressful life event (SLE) such as the death of a family member, a divorce, or diagnosis of a chronic illness? Other noteworthy emotional stressors include interpersonal conflict, job loss, and loss of a child (i.e.,...
Birthdays, holidays, and weekends – ‘tis always the season to party unless, of course, meeting new people or being in a crowd makes you sick. Do you feel knots in your stomach and begin to sweat profusely at the thought of arriving at a party?...
Does recovery ever really have an “end” when treatment is over? It can be best described as a life-long journey meant to be shared with loved ones. The new friendships you make, the bonds that form between you and others who really “get” you, will...
Life gets extremely stressful, but for those who suffer from low self-esteem, the vicissitudes of life can be particularly overwhelming, especially if they don’t have the proper coping life skills to manage stress. Effective coping life skills are rooted in inner strength; inner strength comes...
The Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights reported that in 1980, 40,900 people were incarcerated for drug offenses, and by 2013, the numbers increased to 489,000 for drug-related crimes. For people in recovery, learning to skirt around the subject of criminal convictions during a...
Picking up the pieces after feeling like you’ve trashed your life is one of the hardest things to do. It requires courage, resilience, and humility to face your own demons while moving forward in life. Many who complete a 30-, 60- or 90-day treatment program...
Proper use of stress management techniques can make or break your sobriety. In their essence, anxiety and stress are ‘worry’ emotions rooted in fear of the unknown. Fielding these emotions on the road to recovery can be worrisome and exhausting. The alcoholic mind is very simple when...
As President Obama and his administration ties up loose ends and rushes to ensure that a legacy from the 44th presidency remains intact throughout the history of the United States, we felt at New Method Wellness substance abuse treatment center that it was the perfect...
Sobriety works better in numbers, that is why they say 'stick with the winners.' Here is one woman's story of developing a sisterhood in sobriety, and staying sober against all odds.
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