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Recovery
Goals to Maintain Your Recovery in the New Year
Certain habits and lifestyle changes are noble goals that support and sustain recovery from addiction. The New Year brings much chatter about resolutions, habits, diets, etc. that people want to…
January 3, 2023 · Silver Ridge
Recovery
Staying Sober During the Holidays: A Guide for People in Midlife
Midlife crisis is a very real thing, but have you heard of midlife addiction? The development of an addiction in midlife is not always the result of a “midlife crisis,” but the addiction in and of…
December 27, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Recovery
4 Practical Ways to Give Back to the Recovery Community During the Holidays
An act of kindness is still an act of kindness, no matter how small. Approaching the holidays while you’re still recovering from an addiction can be overwhelming, and the temptation to withdraw and…
December 8, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Recovery
What Are the Holidays Like While Recovering in a Sober Living Home?
For a number of people, the holidays are time spent with family and friends, attending Christmas parties, exchanging gifts and baking old family recipes. For some individuals, however, Christmas and…
November 29, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Family Relationships
What is it Like to Be an Adult with Childhood Trauma?
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, and this is a time to recognize the impact that trauma early in life can have for the rest of a person’s life. Domestic violence affects people…
October 27, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Substance Use
The Connection Between Substance Use and Domestic Violence
Domestic violence and substance use have long been connected; substance abuse is often present in those enacting violence on their loved ones, as well in those being abused. Domestic violence is…
October 6, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Health
11 Unique Benefits of Yoga for Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is rarely convenient, simple, or easy, but there are various treatment modalities that can make the process easier. One of these modalities is yoga. While yoga has long been a part…
September 28, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Recovery
The Meaning of “Fully Recovered”
It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase, “once an addict, always an addict.” While it’s true that there is always the threat of relapse and recovery is a long-fought battle, a full recovery is possible.…
September 21, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Overdose in Midlife Adults
Drug overdoses are now the number one cause of accidental deaths in our country, and the numbers continue to rise with every year. Now more than ever, education, prevention and proper treatment are…
September 9, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Alcohol Addiction
What Percentage of Alcoholics Relapse?
When you’re in recovery for drug or alcohol addiction, it’s normal to be fearful of relapse. A single slip up or a full-fledged return to addiction and all its consequences are both scary realities.…
August 15, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Recovery
Top 5 Causes of Relapse and What to Do If It Happens
Relapsing is one of the greatest fears of those who are recovering from substance abuse, though it’s actually a very common occurrence in recovery. In fact, many would argue that it’s an important…
August 11, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Aftercare
Top 5 Productive Ways to Maintain Sobriety in Retirement
If you’re in the middle of your life or just beyond and you find yourself worrying about how to avoid relapse in retirement, you’re in the right place. Many people look forward to retirement for a…
August 2, 2022 · Silver Ridge