Active Recovery Blog
How to Cope with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Without the Use of Adderall
Have you been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and were prescribed Adderall to cope with the symptoms? Are you in recovery from …
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Recovery
For individuals struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), long-term recovery should always be their primary goal. Unfortunately, many men with SUD …
How Prescription Drugs Can Lead to Dependency and Addiction
There are several reasons why a doctor may prescribe medications for a patient. It may be after an injury or surgery or …
The Power of Physical Wellness to Support Your Recovery
Successful recovery has many pillars – attending therapy and support meetings, practicing self-care, and prioritizing mental health. Another pillar of successful recovery …
The Major Signs of Depression in Early-Stage Recovery
It is extremely important to look out for the major signs of depression in the early stages of recovery. A lot of …
Learning to be Vulnerable with Your Therapist
Have you tried therapy before but felt it was not helping you? Did you find it hard to connect with your therapist …
How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Can Impact Addiction Recovery
Depending on where you live, this time of year can be difficult for those struggling with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). As the …
Scheduling Your Day: How Creating a Schedule Can Help With Addiction Recovery
You may be in a treatment program right now, trying to think up creative ways to help your addiction recovery long-term. If …
Regaining Control Over Your Addiction
Addiction takes a lot from us. That sometimes includes our families, friends, jobs, and almost every part of our lives. Recovery is …
How Yoga Can Help With Addiction Recovery
Did you know that, in addition to evidence-based modalities and treatments, there are several holistic practices that can aid your recovery journey? …
The Risks of Substance Use Disorders
Sometimes it feels like we are constantly learning about new risks of substance use disorders (SUDs). Despite all the information out there …
Addiction and Family: How Addiction Affects Family
Are you currently in a situation where you are struggling to balance addiction and family? Do you find yourself trying to hide …
Why Mental Health Disorders and Addiction Should Be Treated Simultaneously
Struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) can be challenging to recover from, and seeking treatment can be scary. These feelings can be …
Peer Support and Community Involvement in Recovery
Developing peer support and a community can greatly benefit your addiction recovery journey. This is especially true for the early stages of …
Why Men’s-Only Treatment Might Be Right for You
Learning to build connections, be vulnerable, and communicate are all important aspects of recovery. For some people, these things can be very …
How Men Can Handle Rejection During Recovery
During addiction recovery, there are a lot of different feelings that you will experience and many different situations you may go through. …
Benefits of DBT During Addiction Recovery Treatment
When beginning addiction recovery treatment, there are many options out there for you to explore. One of these options includes dialectical behavior …
How to Deal With Triggers From Trauma
Trauma can play a major role in your life. It can affect not only your recovery but your daily life as well. …
How Family Therapy Can Help Manage Anger While in Recovery
When working through your recovery journey, there are many feelings that you will experience. At times these emotions can feel overwhelming and …
How to Set Achievable Goals in Addiction Recovery
Setting goals is a great way to move forward in your recovery journey. Goals can help motivate you to reach certain milestones. …