What a Disability Rating Means for Veterans
As a veteran, you have likely encountered disability ratings and wondered how they would impact your life. Disability ratings are part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation program which offers financial and other benefits to veterans. Explore what a disability rating means for veterans as well as its determination process as well as […]
What to Do When You Struggle With Intrusive Thoughts
Have you experienced disturbing thoughts that seem to emerge out of nowhere with no explanation? This phenomenon is called intrusive thoughts and is commonly experienced during recovery from addiction. Intrusive thoughts may range from thoughts of violence and harm against ourselves or others to aspects that violate our own moral standards. When experiencing these thoughts, […]
Playing Through the Tape: Relapse Prevention Plan
Your recovery journey is likely full of ups and downs. When you reach negative points within your recovery, there may be a higher potential of encountering a relapse. That is where creating a personalized relapse prevention plan comes into play. Creating an outline helps you remain sober by identifying triggers, warning signs, and coping mechanisms. […]
Importance of Human-First Treatment
When someone is seeking assistance for a symptom, or symptoms, they are experiencing, the importance of human-first treatment is vital to the success of care. People don’t respond well to labels, stigmas, or judgment. These are key factors addressed in human-first treatment. Seeking care or help is often difficult for people. Wanting to be able […]
What Are Recovery Retreats?
People attend retreats for various reasons, most often to recharge or get reenergized about something. Members of the recovery community attend recovery retreats to center back in their recovery program. Those in long-term sobriety may attend to meet with those they have come to connect with over the years or to share their experience, strength, […]
How Does Destiny Recovery Center Involve Family in Treatment?
It can be difficult to leave friends and family behind, and having a treatment facility lined up that you can connect with is crucial. Destiny Recovery Center (DRC) is an intimate facility with a boutique feel. We have created a safe and secluded environment where our clients can focus on themselves. While in our care, […]
Music: Trigger or a Tool?
Music evokes powerful emotions and can bring back old memories. While music therapy can be beneficial to people in recovery, it can also be a trigger for negative or unwanted emotions. We all have at least one song that marks an important period in our lives, whether it be a memory we are thrilled to […]
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 […]
Connection Between Faith and Recovery
Those having difficulty managing substance use often find themselves feeling isolated. It is a lonely place to be when struggling with something that many do not understand. Where could one turn, when they are feeling this sense of desperation? Many people across generations and nations have found one answer to this question: faith. Faith in […]
Relapse Is Not a Requirement of Recovery
Addiction doesn’t discriminate, and neither does relapse. It can happen to anyone, at any time, for any reason. However, there are ways to circumvent or avoid relapse. Being vigilant of feelings, surroundings, habits, routines, and relationships all impact the strength of an individual’s recovery. Preparing and investing time into preventing relapse should not be a […]