BRC Recovery Blog

Dec 5, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In 12 Steps 2, Recovery, sober living

Making Amends: When is the Best Time for Addicts to Apologize?

The disease of addiction makes sufferers act in careless and hurtful ways to others. Though there’s no way to undo their actions, a person in recovery can seek to make amends with those they’ve wronged. When is the best time for addicts to apologize to people they’ve hurt? Everyone’s recovery process is different, so there’s no definitive answer to this question. However, you can benefit from considering where you are in your recovery and how equipped you are to make things right. Before we look at making amends as part of a 12-step program and the potential best time for […]

Nov 27, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Recovery, sober living

A Closer Look at the Four Agreements

Spiritual coaching in addiction treatment

So much of our suffering is completely unnecessary. From an early age, we take on ways of thinking that create a useless burden, which traps us in a constant state of sadness and anxiety. We make assumptions, we harbor ill will toward others at our own peril and we worry about things we can’t control. Suffering is part of life, but there’s a better path available to those to seek it. Spiritual coaching in addiction treatment helps a person see things for what they are and let go of the suffering that keeps them from living full, engaged lives. The […]

Nov 21, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Alcoholism, Recovery

Why Language Matters with Addiction

Words carry incredible power. We rarely think about the many hidden meanings of the words we use to describe others, particularly when it comes to addiction. It’s important to understand that there are reasons addiction professionals choose their words carefully. The medical community has come to understand addiction as a disease, not a moral failing. However, the language people have been using for years places judgments on someone with a substance use disorder. It’s easy to dismiss the preferred language of addiction professionals as another politically correct movement, but it’s vital that we understand why language matters with addiction. Outdated […]

Nov 14, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, sober living

What is Aftercare Monitoring in Addiction Treatment?

Aftercare monitoring in addiction treatment is a bridge from residential programs to a substance-free life. After months of learning the tools you’ll need in recovery, aftercare monitoring teaches you to integrate these lessons into your daily routine. The longer a person with a substance use disorder has access to help, the greater their chances of staying the path. Aftercare monitoring gives you the resources you’ll need to stay accountable to your program and stay true to your mission of living substance-free. What Does Aftercare Monitoring Mean? Aftercare monitoring is a program designed to help you thrive in recovery after completing […]

Nov 11, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, drug addiction, Health and Wellness, Mental health, Recovery, sober living

Finding Peace After Addiction

When you free yourself from the burden of substance use, you make room for the greatest pleasures that life can offer. Finding peace after addiction is a journey, but it’s well worth the effort. If you believe that you can’t live substance-free, then consider the fact that drugs and alcohol might be the source of your problems rather than the solution to them. One brief anecdote perfectly illustrates this crucial lesson… The Cobra Effect When the British controlled colonial India, the governor faced an emergency in Delhi. The territory was overrun by cobras, and the snakes were posing a fatal […]

Oct 25, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Drug Free, News

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: October 26, 2019

On Oct. 26, 2019, the Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public can take unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs to designated locations. This initiative aims to reduce the number of prescription drug-related poisonings, overdoses and substance use disorders. The Drug Enforcement Administration provides a collection site locator to help you find the nearest drop-off point. You can also call 1-800-882-9539 with inquiries. These efforts are rooted in a response to our nation’s opioid epidemic, but they also seek to address concerns about all forms of drug misuse […]

Oct 18, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Alcoholism, drug addiction, Drugs, Health and Wellness, More News

How Addiction Affects Your Immune System

People often think about how addiction impacts our brains, emotions and cognitive abilities. Though we all know that substance use has physical consequences, it’s tempting to think about addiction as solely a disease affecting the mind. However, once you truly understand how addiction affects your immune system, you begin to grasp how deeply substance use disorder impacts your body. A compromised immune system invites a host of disastrous medical conditions. A person struggling with an addiction isn’t just more likely to catch a cold; they’re potentially vulnerable to life-threatening chronic conditions. Before we address how substances impede our bodies from […]

Oct 15, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, drug addiction, Drug Free, sober living

The Importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. There’s never been a more important time to talk about the impact of addiction on individuals, families and communities. The number of overdose deaths has skyrocketed in recent years, and countless more deaths and serious illnesses are attributed to drug and alcohol use. It’s an issue that affects all of us, either directly or indirectly. The best way of avoiding the consequences of substance misuse is prevention. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is a chance to talk about the importance of preventing addiction before it begins. It’s also an opportunity to consider what […]