So you've been doing the work. Going to meetings, attending aftercare, and working the steps. You're finally putting some time between you and the last time you picked up alcohol or drugs. Then all of a sudden, without warning—BAM—you're using…
In recovery, it is important to take time for self-care. Active addiction often takes the focus off of mental and physical well-being by replacing healthy habits with substance abuse, but it's easier than you think to incorporate self-care into your…
Royal Life Centers values community and what it means to be a part of one and to give back. At all of our locations, guests who want to volunteer and guests who need community service hours may participate in community…
Feeling discouraged after a relapse is completely normal, but it's important to not wallow. The most important thing you can do for yourself after a relapse is to pick up where you left off in your recovery. Recovery is a…
Substance use disorder is a relapsing brain disease with many contributing factors. Unfortunately, the stigmas associated with addiction can discourage people from seeking the treatment that they need. In 2016, 20 million Americans had a substance use disorder, but just…
Seeking treatment for substance abuse is the first step in overcoming a substance use disorder. When researching detox and treatment facilities, it's important that you ask certain questions to determine whether the program is right for you and fits your…
In the realms of recovery, it is often suggested to help others as a means to help yourself. Yes, I am talking about service actions. Still there can be a discrepancy when looking at the motives leading to the desire…
In early recovery the good news that “life continues to happen” can be a double-edge sword right? True, it is an absolute blessing that the gift of life is restored and promised, but life, for everyone, holds both good and…
I have been in recovery for a little over two and a half years. Two years, three months, and 19 days to be precise. Drill that number down further. My sobriety is passing the 827-day mark, and hopefully, I will…