by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 22, 2016 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
Because addiction is a chronic disease, relapse rates are high. But this does not mean treatment is ineffective or that relapse equates to failure. Relapse happens for many reasons, including stress, poor health, emotional issues, mental health disorders, lack of...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 17, 2016 | Recovery
Many addictions begin as a way of self-medicating. People who suffer from depression, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other issues may have initially found some relief from their ailment in alcohol or other substances. But self-medicating only works until...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 8, 2016 | Recovery
Many people think a geographical change is necessary when they are trying to stop partying. While a move may be a good way to motivate the life changes required for addiction recovery, it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that location is more important...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | May 9, 2016 | Recovery
Watching a loved one struggle with alcoholism can be heartbreaking and frustrating. Finding a way to help them and seeing them grow in sobriety can be joyful. Here are some tips to help an alcoholic friend: Have Inner Strength – The first step in helping a...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | May 6, 2016 | Recovery
Negative thought patterns can and do impact your sobriety–and your life. We all have a constant internal dialogue going on in our heads. Becoming aware of our thoughts is imperative for living a content, sober life. The law of attraction states that our thoughts...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Mar 30, 2016 | Recovery
Completing a residential stay at a drug treatment facility is a great accomplishment. The quality of discharge planning and aftercare will greatly increase the chances of living a sober life after leaving the drug treatment center. A huge step is taken when an...
