Signs of Drug or Alcohol Addiction Live in the Eyes
There are many physical signs that someone might be suffering from addiction. They might start to act differently or their physical appearance might even begin to change. What many people don’t know is that sometimes, to determine if a friend or loved one is suffering...
How Music Therapy Can Aid in the Recovery Process
At Casa Nuevo Vida, we encourage all of our patients to expand their minds to different forms of therapy. This is why we offer music therapy. Music therapy is an incredible way to aid individuals on their road to recovery. Music: The Universal Language Music is known...
Honesty in Recovery: The Importance of Maintaining Truthfulness
Honesty is a highly respected characteristic. If a respected individual is found to have behaved dishonestly, it can ruin their reputation. On the other hand, some types of dishonesty are more acceptable than others. For example, the little fibs or white lies that...
How to Cope With Emotional Pain During Addiction Recovery
A scientific survey found that approximately 38% of people with a mood disorder used drugs to self-medicate. Also, the study found that 34.2% of individuals suffering from a substance use disorder and mood disorder self-medicated with drugs. A large chunk of...
Staying Positive During Sobriety: 8 Tips for Those in Alcohol Recovery
Recovering from alcoholism and addiction, in general, is no easy feat. In the early stages of recovery, a person may feel shaky and emotional at the start. It can be an overwhelming experience for the person recovering and everyone around them. It can be hard to stay...
What is the Difference Between Sober Living Homes and Halfway Houses?
While completing drug and alcohol treatment is a monumental step in getting sober, it is only a first step. After completing treatment, the real work begins once you re-enter the real world and all the temptations that come along with it. While most people simply just...
Being Kosher and Sober: Here’s How
For a person with a substance addiction, sobriety can be a hard-fought battle. If you are Jewish, it can be helpful to draw upon your spirituality when coping with the challenges associated with the recovery process. Being kosher and sober can be done, but there are...
Why You Need a Good Support System for Sobriety
Recovery from a substance addiction may be primarily an individual journey, but a sober support system can enhance the healing process and help keep relapse at bay. In fact, a sober support system can be essential to the recovery journey for several important reasons....
How to Spend Your Day-to-Day Sober
A substance addiction can take up an extraordinary amount of time each day. Once an individual enters treatment and begins their recovery journey, they may have newly earned free time and need things to do sober. It's important to set yourself up for success when...
How to Have a Great Sober Party
Although many individuals who are recovering from a substance addiction choose to avoid parties and other venues where alcohol or other addictive substances can be found, there comes a point when many wish to resume their social lives completely sober. A sober party...
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