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Eat Well in Recovery – Part Five
This is the fifth and final entry in our series about making quality decisions about what you eat when you are in recovery from a substance use disorder. Leaning into
How We’re Pioneering Treatment for High-Functioning Professionals
Welcome to The Farley Center In the heart of Williamsburg, Virginia, The Farley Center at Williamsburg Place stands as a beacon of hope for high-functioning
Recovery Support Is for the Whole Family
Is your spouse, parent, or child getting drug and alcohol treatment? You probably felt incredibly relieved when your loved one finally took that first important
What to Know About Generational Trauma
Trauma has a ripple effect, particularly within families. As mental and emotional health experts continue to research this, they shed necessary light on a concept
Common Fears in Addiction
Addiction recovery is a long road. During recovery, it’s common for people to experience a range of emotions, especially fear. Nearly everyone who enters rehab
Do Not Let a Relapse Cause You to Give Up on Sobriety
You were probably pretty excited when you first got sober—and rightfully so. After all, you had just overcome a huge challenge in order to reset
Be Flexible and Make Yoga Part of Your Recovery Plan
The Value of Staying Present in Recovery In a couple of previous blog posts, we have discussed the value of mindfulness practice—a form of meditation
Walking the Balance Beam Between Boredom and Burnout
Picture a gymnast on a balance beam. For the moment, imagine the athlete standing with both feet on the beam maintaining their balance without any
How Substance Use Disorders Relate to Sadness, Grief, and Depression
While we hesitate to talk about emotions in terms of “positive” or “negative” feelings, we do acknowledge that some mind states can be particularly problematic
When There is Less Light, You Might Not Feel Quite Right
This time of year, it can sometimes seem as if the sun never shines. That can be particularly true if you have to be at
Five New Year’s Resolutions that Support Sobriety
As the new year approaches, you may already be thinking about resolutions. Right about now, many people are thinking about new goals for the new