by Cheryl Cirelli | Jul 25, 2024 | Addiction, Recovery
Addiction affects not only the person struggling with the substance use disorder but also their loved ones. As the addiction progresses, relationships are often broken, leaving hurt feelings and damaged connections to those closest to you. Recovery isn’t just...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jul 11, 2024 | PTSD, Recovery
Recovering from addiction is a demanding process. For Veterans in recovery, the journey can be even more complicated. Many Veterans face unique struggles related to their service, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), physical injuries, and the difficult...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 13, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Recovery
Recovery can be a challenging time filled with obstacles and temptations that can quickly derail your progress and lead to relapse. Having a solid support system is absolutely essential for long-term sobriety. Ideally, a support system includes family and friends who...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 22, 2024 | Healthy Living, Mental Health, Recovery
Addiction recovery is a rich time of learning how to live life sober, but it’s also a lot of hard work. When your sobriety journey gets tough and you do not have robust coping skills, burnout can occur. If you’re exhausted and starting to feel hopeless that things...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 9, 2024 | Recovery
Overcoming cravings for drugs or alcohol can be a challenging part of the recovery process. It is essential to understand what may trigger a craving so you can prevent a relapse. Various factors can trigger cravings, and identifying these triggers is the first step in...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 20, 2023 | Recovery
Recovery is a transformative journey of resilience and courage. One of the most influential factors that can significantly impact this journey is your mindset. Here are some key reasons why having a positive mindset is essential in recovery:The Mind-Body Connection:...
