Active Recovery Blog
Walking and Its Effects on Addiction Recovery
When working through your recovery journey, many different practices can help in your treatment. When looking at all options, it can seem …
Physical Wellness and Addiction Recovery
When it comes to recovery, many things can affect the process and potential for success. One of the positive things that you …
The Benefits of Gender-Specific Care
Substance use disorder (SUD) is experienced differently by each person who goes through it, each person has their own path and patterns. …
Veterans sacrifice their health to serve their country. The level of trauma involved in combat increases the risk of developing substance use …
The Importance of Mindfulness in Recovery
Psychologists in addiction treatment centers often present mindfulness to you as a tool. It will help guide you through the ups and …
Building Your Future in Recovery
When you develop a substance use disorder (SUD), it can overtake every part of your life. Your self-esteem may plummet, making self-care …
Accepting Help for Addiction
Addiction is a chronic and complex disease. There is a misinterpretation that addiction is a choice. This is dangerous because addiction requires …
Finding Treatment That Prioritizes Privacy
When it comes to finding a treatment center that will lead you to a path of successful long-term sobriety, it is necessary …
Transformation at Healing Pines
If you or someone you love is in search of a substance use disorder center in Colorado, Healing Pines Recovery is ready …
One symptom of a substance use disorder (SUD) that may often be overlooked is the feeling of isolation. You may be so …
How Does Movement Help Recovery?
Regular movement is essential to maintaining a healthy mind and body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Regular …
What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
Sense memories can activate trauma responses in the body when triggered. The symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other …
What True Individualized Care Means
Substance use disorder (SUD) can affect anyone at any stage of life regardless of age, gender, status, or income. It is a …
Why Small Recovery Groups Work
When individuals begin treatment for substance use and any co-occurring disorders, they will participate in one-on-one sessions with a licensed addiction therapist, …
The Importance of Sleep
One healthy night’s sleep can have individuals feeling restored, refreshed, and re-energized, helping them be more productive and make sound decisions. Sleep …
Benefits of Being in Nature for Recovery
Taking just one evening walk through a beautiful forest, down a peaceful country lane, or even in your own backyard can give …
Recovery Will Energize Your Life
Substance use can quickly become all-encompassing, negatively affecting your physical and mental well-being as well as your sleep cycle. Sleep disturbances and …
Finding Hope in Recovery
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic mental illness where you may find yourself unable to stop using drugs or alcohol despite …
Meditation and Mindfulness
Reflections on Meditation, Connectivity, and Two-Step When I was a young man, I used to go to western dance bars in Houston …
Trauma and Addiction
Trauma and Addiction At Healing Pines, our main focus is on addiction and recovery. However, we also recognize that there is a …