Healing From Unhealthy Family Dynamics During Recovery
Getting some sober time brings clarity. This may make it more obvious that the family dynamics you grew up with were unhealthy or destructive. You
Keeping it Fresh in Longer-Term Recovery
In the beginning of sobriety, after you’ve made it through withdrawal and detox, things can feel exciting. You go through fast, obvious changes. Some people
What Does it Mean to Thrive in Recovery
During the Q&A portion of a recent panel, I heard someone ask, “What’s the difference between surviving and thriving?” This is interesting to consider in
TruHealing Baltimore-Detox Now TRICARE-certified
We Are Pleased to Announce That We Are TRICARE-certified at TruHealing Baltimore-Detox TRICARE provides health coverage to 9.6 million active-duty service members, veterans, and their
Self-Soothing in Addiction and Recovery
In recent years, the idea of addiction as an urge to self-soothe has gained traction. Addiction has historically been seen as self-destructive, but it can
Memory and Recovery
Memory is a strange thing when it comes to recovery. Triggers are essentially memories-circumstances, people, places, or feelings that your brain has come to associate
Expressing Your Feelings in Recovery
Sometimes during active addiction, the only time we allow ourselves to express emotions is when we’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Then it
Why Are Basic Needs Important in Early Recovery?
When you first get sober, eating enough, drinking enough water, and getting enough sleep are extra important. The premise of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is
Making it Through Challenges Sober
When we get sober, our lives tend to improve significantly. I can’t think of any aspect of my life that hasn’t changed for the better
Coping With Anger in Recovery
Anger, like any emotion, is valid and nothing to be ashamed of. However, it’s an emotion that can feel overwhelming and make us say things
