Why Many Feel the Need to Have Control in Recovery
When someone is in the throes of the disease of addiction, they may feel they are in complete control of their life. They use the substance to numb feelings, to liven up before an event, or to make them feel the opposite of whatever they feel that they wish they didn’t. Some use the substance […]
How Evidence-Based Treatment Aids in Treating Impacts of Trauma
Nearly 9.2 million adults impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) or addiction also live with a mental health diagnosis. The most common mental health disorders found to co-occur with SUD include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Evidence-based treatment includes services that are able to effectively treat both mental […]
Do I Need a Sponsor or Mentor to Prevent Relapse?
Recovery programs offer different features to meet the needs of different individuals. However, a common theme across the board is someone with time in recovery being available as a resource to those beginning their recovery journey. This may be represented in unique ways, including mentors, sponsors, volunteers, support persons, facilitators, friends, or partners. These titles […]
The Benefits of Integrating a Fitness Routine Into Recovery
Integrating a fitness routine into someone’s life who is not normally active could be challenging but vital to their overall health. The same is true for someone in recovery. However, incorporating a fitness routine into their program offers more than just health. The benefits of a fitness routine include relapse prevention, stabilizing mood and sleep […]
The Benefits of Having an Executive Director On-Site Daily
Entering a treatment center for the first time could cause an individual that is unfamiliar with the territory to feel uneasy, not knowing what to expect. When starting something new that an individual is not prepared for, or does not have experience with, may lead to feelings of reluctance. This is completely understandable and rather […]
Power of Journaling in Recovery
Journaling has been a powerful yet basic form of communication since the beginning of time. For centuries people have written down recipes, family history, directions, and instructions and told stories through writing. However, journaling for mental health value has its own unique power. Journaling allows someone with overactive thoughts to drain these thoughts onto paper […]
Reasons Why Sobriety Is Rising in Popularity
The number of deaths witnessed each year due to overdose has scared many into sobriety. Friends, younger and younger, are losing their battle with addiction. Going out and partying, and trying new substances, has become extraordinarily more risky and deadly than it once may have been. People are choosing healthier lifestyles, trying to save themselves […]
The Dangers of Overdose in Adults
As the access to prescription drugs as well as substances available through other means increases, the rate of overdose dramatically increases as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Overdose deaths remain a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States.” Destiny Recovery Center (DRC) is now assisting in combatting […]
How Can I Help My Loved Ones Understand My Addiction?
While you are in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), you may find that it is difficult for your loved ones to understand what you are going through. You are still living with addiction and working to develop the appropriate skills to manage it. This can often go unrecognized or misunderstood by individuals who are […]
Anonymity and Service Workers
It can be difficult to admit to yourself that you are dealing with addiction. Telling others about your situation can be an even greater challenge for some. First responders, law enforcement, veterans, and other public service workers may be apprehensive about seeking services for substance use disorder (SUD) because of their position within the community. […]