by Cheryl Cirelli | Nov 7, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Rebuilding trust with a loved one after you have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction can often be a challenge. Your family or friends may feel betrayed or hurt by your actions. Yet regaining and rebuilding trust is a necessary part of the recovery process and can...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 26, 2022 | Practicing Recovery
It is not uncommon to feel anxious, but when anxiety overtakes every aspect of your life, you may be experiencing an anxiety disorder. And if you’re also in recovery from a substance use disorder, it’s especially important that you take steps to manage that anxiety....
by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 15, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 9.2 million adults in the United States live with a mental health issue and at least one type of substance use...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 6, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Surrounding yourself with other people who share similar experiences can be an important part of the recovery process. No matter what type of substance use disorder you are treating, attending support group meetings can be healing and give you insight into how others...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Sep 10, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
An essential component in many treatment programs is spirituality. This component is important to everyone who believes in God or in any higher power. Spirituality can help people heal and focus on a healthy, sustaining recovery while improving their overall...
