by Soul Recovery | Mar 20, 2025 | Clinical Importance, Mindfulness, Skills
Overcoming substance use is a challenging journey, and one of the biggest hurdles individuals face is dealing with cravings. Cravings are intense urges to use a substance, often triggered by stress, emotions, or environmental cues. While cravings can feel...
by Soul Recovery | Feb 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction Addiction does not develop in a vacuum. Family dynamics, generational patterns, communication styles, and collective trauma all contribute to the complex landscape of substance use disorders. When one family member struggles with addiction, the entire...
by Grant Schaefer | Jan 17, 2025 | Clinical Importance, Mindfulness, Skills
Having meaningful conversations with teenagers about drugs and alcohol can feel daunting for many parents. However, these discussions are crucial in helping young people make informed decisions about substance use. Here’s a comprehensive guide to approaching...
by Grant Schaefer | Jan 8, 2025 | Levels of care, Types of Programming
Is Virtual Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) for Substance Use Right for Me? The landscape of addiction treatment has evolved dramatically in recent years, with virtual intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) emerging as an effective option for many people seeking...
by Grant Schaefer | Dec 9, 2024 | Clinical Importance, Important things to know
Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is one of the most transformative journeys a person can undertake. It is not simply a process of ceasing the use of substances but a holistic reclamation of health, relationships, purpose, and self-worth. Substance use...
