Holistic therapies contribute a great deal to your sobriety success and overall wellness. From spending quality time in nature and meditation to biofeedback and progressive muscle relaxation, there are many methods you can use to reduce stress and stay calm. Vagus nerve stimulation is another helpful technique to try.  What’s the Vagus Nerve? Your body’s...

During recovery, when temptation and self-doubt threaten to pull you back into old patterns, cultivating gratitude serves as a grounding force, shifting focus from what’s missing to what’s meaningful. Most importantly, finding reasons to be thankful has proven benefits for your life overall—which makes sobriety even easier.  What Science Says About Gratitude The site Grateful...

According to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) report released with data collected in 2023, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Veterans under 45, with men disproportionately affected than women. Contributing factors include:  PTSD and other trauma Trouble with addiction, such as developing substance use disorder (SUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD)...

There are numerous reasons why an inpatient addiction treatment program is crucial to a person’s health and eventual recovery. However, there are just as many factors that make it difficult for someone to go into rehab, including being away from work, family, and other aspects of life. Yet there’s no need to put off getting...

You’re at a pivotable point in your life right now: researching how to get help for you or a loved one for substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD). Please take a moment to learn why Willingway could be exactly what you’re looking for in treatment services.  A Family Intention of Hope and...

Many young people and teens believe a little experimentation with drugs or alcohol isn’t a big deal, especially when they’re trying to have a good time with their friends. However, ecstasy requires a closer look, as it can have serious health consequences. Fortunately, effective ecstasy withdrawal and treatment is possible when managed by addiction professionals. ...

The power of routine and rituals in our lives, especially to help us stay sober, can’t be denied. For many people, spirituality is at the heart of daily actions. Why might this positive approach to wellness help you avoid relapse? There are many reasons.  Spirituality as Sobriety Support In all its many forms, spirituality can...

This anonymous quote states, “Peace is not when everyone agrees. It’s when we can respect our disagreements and still play in the sandbox together.” Few people enjoy conflict, and it takes a little work to understand how to handle it well, especially if you’re trying not to be triggered in recovery. Just like other essential...

Whether you’re building a new sober life or trying to redefine your purpose in recovery, having resilience is the backbone of your efforts. It allows you to bounce back from setbacks and also take decisive action in the face of adversity. Here are some ways you can cultivate more resilience, stay healthy, and reach your...

There’s no reason to doubt that therapy will help in your addiction rehabilitation and recovery goals. However, finding the best approach impacts the success of your progress—and if you’ve tried one method and it wasn’t a good fit, it might be necessary to consider other options. Would motivational interviewing be more effective? Or cognitive behavioral...