Dealing with Grief and Loss While in Addiction Recovery
The death of a loved one and the feelings of loss and grief that follow are some of the most difficult things we must face as human beings. The experience is always excruciating and emotional and inspires deep thought about life, love, and our relationships, and forces us to reflect on our own mortality as […]
Amenities Transcend Clinic Offers
If you’re battling addiction, you’re in the fight of your life. At Transcend Clinic, we understand what you’re going through; we’ve made that struggle our life’s work. Over the years we’ve learned that winning this war requires the right environment and mindset. That’s why the amenities Transcend Clinic offers are so important. Trade tumult for […]
Autobiographies About Addiction
Memoirs are often the very best way to learn about an individual and his or her experiences, as the audience gets an up close and personal account of his or her life and journey from a very personal point of view. The books mentioned below include many of the most well-known, well-rated, and effective tales […]
9 Tips for Traveling When Recovering from Addiction
Travel is good for your soul, and every time you get the opportunity to travel, you come back a changed person. There are so many places around the country and around the globe for you to see, and now that you are on track on your recovery journey, there’s no time like the present to […]
What is Meditation and How Can it Help in Recovery
Meditation is great, and great for you! If you’re working on your recovery, this timeless practice can help you to stay mindful of your feelings and emotions, and can keep you focused on a healthy path. Although for some, meditation may seem “new age” or “out there,” it’s actually a practice that has existed for thousands of years, […]
Dating While in Recovery | Tips For Relationships in Recovery
Dating is wrought with emotions and obstacles no matter what – and when you add addiction recovery efforts into the mix, those things can multiply tenfold. Although getting back into the romance game can be tricky for individuals working on their sobriety, it’s not surprising that many are drawn to the call of love and […]
Addiction Triggers: How to Prepare for Them and How to Avoid Relapse
You’ve been working so hard on your recovery! The absolute last thing in the world you want to happen after all this time and effort is a relapse, but unfortunately, relapses do happen to so many who are fighting addiction. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates as many as 40% to 60% […]
The Importance of Sleep For Recovering Addicts
Most doctors recommend that we get at least eight hours of sleep each and every night, which means a third of our lives should be spent asleep. With this recommendation in mind, someone who gets eight hours of sleep a night and lives to be seventy-five will have asleep for twenty-five of their years on […]
Animal Assisted Therapy for Addicts
When you’re in recovery, you can’t do it alone, and you may find help in some unexpected and surprising places. If you are an animal lover, your pet can be more support for you during this time than you may realize. Pets offer unconditional love and they are completely non-judgmental. Having a furry friend to […]
Parenting in Recovery
Parenting isn’t easy, no matter what the situation, but if you’re someone who has experienced addiction and now is perusing recovery, it has its own, unique challenges – and can seem overwhelming. Children are very sensitive to what is happening in the world around them, and your addiction may have had a larger effect on […]