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The approach to combating seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at Buena Vista Recovery includes methods that help you to manage your mood and improve your overall mental health.

It's not unusual to ask yourself, "What do sober people do for fun?" Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to have a great time without drugs or alcohol.

While treatment is an important and necessary first step for us to heal, it is not the end of the road. True recovery takes time, and continued therapy can help us maintain sobriety and continue to make beneficial changes.

If you have experienced childhood trauma, you can be impacted in multiple ways. This includes negative changes in your mental health and an increased risk for addiction. Fortunately, if you have a history of trauma and are struggling with addiction, you can heal.

When you complete an opioid treatment program and return home, you may encounter many challenges. One of the primary causes of these challenges is that you have changed. While your changes have been necessary for your recovery, old friends might not understand the new you.

Recognizing that you have a problem and need to attend an opioid treatment program is a big step. While you know the truth, you might wonder if you need to share it with your family.

Detoxing from opioids can be excruciatingly unpleasant and even dangerous to do on your one. If you have been using opioids or other drugs, it is crucial that you detox under medical supervision in a hospital or detox program.

Addiction doesn't discriminate; it doesn't care about your age, race, socioeconomic status, or who you vote for. Addiction can creep into anyone's life, and it's important to find an addiction treatment center that's right for you.

Grief will always be a natural part of the human experience. But it can be very prevalent when someone enters an addiction recovery center and starts their recovery journey.

When you struggle with addiction, daily tasks become less important than getting and using substances. In recovery, when things don't go as planned, it can create uncertainty and cause stress. That is why a routine is essential after addiction treatment.