Making Up For Lost Emotional and Social Development in Active Addiction
Oftentimes parents and loved ones of our guests are baffled at the behavior of their recovering loved ones. They can find it difficult to understand the impatience and rude remarks, or the general lack of interest and social graces. We understand as clinicians that have treated countless people with addiction, that the many years of […]
Recovery Is Keeping Problem Solving Simple
Good problem solving involves simplifying the issue until you can identify what the really crucial point is, and then doing what’s necessary to resolve that point. Problem-solving also involves letting go of what’s past and done with and can’t be changed. Bad problem solving means obscuring the real issue with egotistical worries and invented fears, […]
Can We Control Our Emotions?
That fact is, we can’t control our emotions. Can you accurately and consistently predict how you will feel next Tuesday? Does telling yourself to be confident always make you feel confident? Does someone yelling at you always make you mad? The answer to these questions is no. What Can You Do About Emotion? The absolute […]
Five Healthy Habits To Make in Drug Rehab
Addiction Treatment In addiction treatment, guests relearn important life skills and gain tools that allow them to process and get through any obstacles that life may throw their way. Part of addiction recovery is removing bad habits, and replacing those habits with healthy ones. Making Healthy Habits Making healthy habits are what will ultimately create […]
