Healthy Ways of Coping with Trauma
Reading Time: 3 minutesLife-altering events that have caused extreme stress or upset can lead to trauma later in life. Trauma can make a person avoid situations that remind them of a negative event or time in their life, even if that situation seems comfortable to others. Some people might completely remove themselves from situations that could trigger a […]
Long-Term Effects of Opioids
Reading Time: 3 minutesSome people lose their loved ones to an opioid overdose every day. Opioid addiction does not always begin intentionally. Many people become dependent after undergoing medical treatment that requires care afterward. In some cases, a person might not even realize that they have become addicted. This is extremely dangerous as someone dependent will often find […]
Tips for Enjoying a Sober Thanksgiving
Reading Time: 3 minutesThanksgiving is right around the corner, marking the beginning of the holiday season. For most, Thanksgiving is a time to relax and celebrate with friends, family, and lots of food. As with most other holidays, alcohol usually plays a significant role in Thanksgiving celebrations. Navigating Thanksgiving without an alcoholic beverage in hand might feel like […]
Rebuilding Relationships After Rehab
Reading Time: 3 minutesRebuilding relationships after your struggles with addiction can be a difficult process. Often your addictive behaviors affect your loved ones. Because of this, your relationships may suffer greatly. Some may not be reparable. But Insight Recovery Centers offers a family therapy program that can help you gain the tools you need to assess your behaviors […]