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Aug 5, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Blog, Recovery

Overcoming Depression in Addiction Recovery

Mental illnesses and addiction tend to go hand in hand. Sometimes, people begin using in order to numb their emotions and other symptoms of a mood disorder. In other cases, they develop mental health problems over the course of several years of active addiction. Even those without a formal diagnosis of depression may feel a mood drop in the weeks after rehab. The question of which comes first – depression or addiction – therefore is of less importance than one may believe. Regardless of where your journey with recovery and mental health began, it’s vital that you’re able to manage these intense […]

Jun 17, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Recovery

10 Steps to Self-Improvement in Recovery

Self-Improvement in Addiction Recovery Whether you’re new to recovery or have several years of sobriety under your belt, there’s always room for self-improvement. Today’s suggestions come from the work of Marty Nemko, Ph.D., career coach and bestselling author of How to Do Life. His advice focuses on the general population, but we thought it would be beneficial to apply these principles to growing in recovery. 1. Put in the time. Above all else, we recommend that you dedicate time to the areas you wish to improve in. If you’re feeling stale in your sobriety, instead of abandoning your meetings […]

May 31, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Blog, Health and Wellness, Recovery

When Getting Sober Reveals Another Illness

While getting sober is often touted as the solution to all your problems, it’s not a magic bullet. As you grow accustomed to repairing relationships and waking up hangover-free, you may think that nothing could ever go wrong. In spite of the numerous benefits of recovery, everyone will eventually experience some sort of difficulty with their physical and emotional health. As your body recovers from prolonged drug and alcohol misuse, it’s not uncommon to start noticing some issues. Below, we explain what to be on the lookout for, as well as what to do when you uncover maladies associated with […]

May 23, 2019 / By BRC Recovery / In Recovery, Relapse Prevention

How to Keep Your Recovery Fresh

When you first begin your journey into addiction recovery, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of support and information that floods in. By receiving treatment at a qualified facility, a new world opens up before you. You’ll quickly learn an entirely new language of helpful maxims, key words, acronyms, and conversation topics. A flurry of 12-Step meetings, counseling sessions, and group therapy gatherings will overtake your schedule. Once all of this excitement subsides, it’s easy to fall into a rut after your first year post-treatment. As you settle into a new life free of drugs and alcohol, you may […]

Sep 4, 2018 / By BRC Recovery / In Blog, Recovery

How to Be Teachable in Addiction Treatment

How teachable you are often indicates your happiness and success in life. To feel truly happy and fulfilled in life, you have to continually take stock of yourself and keep growing. It’s so important to be teachable, especially in the treatment setting, because it’s ultimately a sign of how receptive you are to learning new things and your commitment to sobriety. How can you tell if you’re already teachable? You’re aware of your strengths and weaknesses. You ask for help. You learn from criticism. You enjoy trying new things. You’re comfortable with change. You’re curious. You know that you don’t […]

Aug 28, 2018 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Recovery

6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Opioid Addiction

The number of prescription opioids sold to doctors’ offices, pharmacies and hospitals nearly quadrupled between 1999 and 2010, and in 2010, 1 in 20 Americans ages 12 and older reported using prescription painkillers for nonmedical reasons, according to the CDC. The United States is grappling with an opioid crisis that was declared a national public health emergency, and many people are understandably worried about the risk of addiction these prescription painkillers pose. Prescription opioids are effective in relieving pain, but they’re also highly addictive. However, there are a few steps you can take to avoid the risk of developing an […]

Aug 16, 2018 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Recovery

How the Family System Informs Individualized Treatment

Addiction is a family disease, and in fact, research shows that long-term recovery success rates increase when the entire family is involved in the addiction recovery process. Addiction places family members under a great deal of stress and, as a result, the family system becomes fragile and dysfunctional. By addressing the family system while exploring your own journey, you can heal the family dynamics and work on issues like codependency and enabling, which often drive individuals to substance abuse in the first place. Here’s a look at a few ways dealing with family issues will help your recovery: You’ll learn […]

Aug 14, 2018 / By BRC Recovery / In Health and Wellness, Recovery

5 Ways Meditation Can Boost Addiction Recovery

Genuine recovery requires you to address the underlying emotional causes of addiction, which is aided by evidence-based clinical therapies and alternative approaches, like meditation. Meditation and addiction couldn’t be more different. One is about checking in and being present in the moment, while the other is about checking out and finding an escape. Meditation can help you improve mindfulness and teach you how to regulate your emotions, two skills essential to permanent recovery, as well as a host of other benefits. 1. It restores balance. The earliest stages of recovery can be wrought with intense emotions and mood swings. But […]

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