Why Sleep is Important in Recovery
Why is Sleep Important? Sleep is important and everyone needs to get enough to function well and avoid stress. The recommended hours are seven to nine hours a night. But the majority of adults don’t get this basic need filled. It could be long hours at work or other obligations
Tips to Talk to Your Teen about Substance Use
Do you talk to your teen about substance use? Some parents find serious conversations like how to talk to your teen about substance use awkward or uncomfortable so they avoid them. However, if you plan out what you want to say it can help keep you on track and prevent unwanted mo
Exercise in Recovery: Why It’s Important
Exercise in Recovery It’s important to exercise in recovery. To be healthy you need to eat right and exercise. You may even know how to exercise and what to eat. But having the tools to be healthy doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have the motivation to use them. Think
Tips to Understand Implicit Bias
How can you understand implicit bias? Implicit bias is a term that describes unconscious attitudes or feelings toward people or their associated stereotypes. There are many different stereotypes for all races and genders. They range from assuming what a person eats or drinks to h
Pregnant and Postpartum Women’s Program: Who Does it Help?
The need for Pregnant and Postpartum Women’s Programs There aren’t many Pregnant and Postpartum Women’s Programs locally, let alone across our country. Many efforts have been made in order to help those pregnant and postpartum women with their substance use disorders. For e
Tips to Rebuilding Trust in Recovery
Steps to rebuilding trust in recovery Rebuilding trust in recovery can take a lot of patience, especially if you were in active addiction a long time. There’s a lot of healing and forgiveness that needs to take place before you can expect family and friends to open their hearts
William’s Recovery Story
An inspiring recovery story This is William’s recovery story. William, a Clark County native and the third youngest of eight children had a rough childhood. As a young child, he was beaten and taken advantage of by a family member. He never felt like he fit in resulting in
