by Cheryl Cirelli | Jul 12, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol deserves to be celebrated. It takes courage, determination, and persistence to stay sober, and each day you succeed is a reason to celebrate. When to Celebrate Sobriety You can celebrate being sober whenever you please. Some...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 13, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
The stigma of addiction often causes discrimination and judgment against the individual who suffers from a substance use disorder. Stigmas surrounding addiction can isolate people and keep them from getting the help they may need to overcome their disorder. How the...
by Cheryl Cirelli | May 11, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Holistic Health & Therapy Holistic therapy can be an effective part of a treatment program for addiction. It involves treating the person’s body, mind, and spirit in order to promote whole-person healing. For example, massage and acupuncture would be considered...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 12, 2022 | Recovery
Cravings can be common in recovery and can be controlled in a variety of ways. When you experience a craving, you may not only have a mental yearning to use drugs or alcohol but have physical symptoms such as a headache, racing heartbeat, or anxiety. Cravings can vary...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 7, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Recovery Boredom & How to Avoid It For those who are in recovery from drugs or alcohol, a sober life may sound boring. And too much boredom can be a trigger for those who are newly sober. Cravings for drugs and alcohol may intensify when boredom hits, so keeping...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 30, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
Your Food Choices & Recovery Substance abuse and addiction take a toll on the body. Most people who receive treatment and enter recovery have nutritional deficiencies and imbalances from their time spent using substances. So, while healthy eating is important for...
