Qualities to Look for in Drug Rehab Centers in Texas

Drug Addiction Treatment in Texas

Drug rehab centers in Texas vary, depending on your needs and who owns the drug treatment centers. Not all drug treatment is the same. The best treatment centers have specific qualities that ensure you get the care you need to recover from drug addiction: Family Owned Based on Success Discharge Plan   Characteristics of Quality […]

How Do You Get Acceptance in Recovery?

“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation- some fact of my life- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be […]

What Attitude in Recovery Really Means For Your Sobriety

Attitude in Recovery is a lot more than just a good or bad attitude.

“The great fact is just this, and nothing less: That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward God’s universe. The central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in […]

7 Reasons Some Addicts Struggle In Early Recovery

7 Reasons Some Addicts Struggle In Early Recovery

If an alcoholic or addict gets out of treatment and does not continue to treat their alcoholism or addiction, they are headed for trouble. Early recovery can be difficult without the right community and continued treatment. If you are getting out of treatment or doing 90 meetings in 90 days or just trying to white-knuckle […]

On Being Sober: What Life is Like After Alcohol

On Be Sober: Life After Alcoholism

When you are in active addiction you will have moments where you long to be different, where you long to have long-term sobriety and wonder what life after alcohol is like. You might have these moments of clarity after hurting someone you love or going to jail for a DWI. Regardless, a time emerges when […]

How to Slow Down When You’re Overwhelmed in Recovery

How to Slow Down When You’re Overwhelmed in Recovery

When we get sober, we straighten out mentally, spiritually and physically. We learn to handle our problems with a different attitude. However, life continues to happen, and life at times can be downright overwhelming. Even the most spiritual people on the planet go through trials and tribulations, and it’s no different for someone working on […]

5 Tips for Productive Mindfulness Meditation During Addiction Recovery

spiritual mindfulness

Addiction is as much a mental disorder as it is a physical dependence on drugs or alcohol. To truly root out the source of an addiction and facilitate long-term healing, one must address the mental and emotional sides of addiction; not just physical healing. Mindfulness, or the state of consciously being aware of one’s thoughts […]

8 Things You can Do in Times of Uncertainty

8 Things You can Do in Times of Uncertainty

We face incredible uncertainty right now. We have seen a lot of messages from companies telling us what they are doing to keep you safe. While we are following similar protocol, we think it’s important to remind our community what you can do to stay mentally and spiritually fit. Our own employees cancelled spring break […]

The Benefits of Making Sober Friends in Recovery

If you are new to the world of addiction recovery, or if you are returning to treatment after a relapse, it is a good time to consider what changes you can make in your life right away that will set you up for success.  One of the most essential aspects of a sober lifestyle is […]

Breaking the Cycle of Relapse

Addiction recovery is different for every individual.  While some people find lasting sobriety on their first or second try, others struggle with chronic relapse.  Relapse is not necessarily inevitable, but it is common and should be seen as an opportunity for growth and adjustment in the recovery process.  However, repeated relapses can leave those with […]