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How Can I Stay Sober This Summer?

How Can I Stay Sober This Summer?

It can be difficult to stay sober during the summer, as summer is a natural season of activities, parties, and events. Understandably so, summertime can feel complicated for people in recovery. Thankfully, there are many others who have overcome the seasonal challenges of sobriety. These individuals can provide guidance and support on how to maintain […]

PublishedTue. Jun. 6, 2023

3 Ways Family Dynamics Can Impact the Healing Journey

3 Ways Family Dynamics Can Impact the Healing Journey

Family dynamics can be difficult to balance. This can be especially tricky if one or more family members are actively engaging in substance use. That being said, family is also an extremely powerful force. Family relationships can either positively or negatively impact the healing journey. Understanding the importance of family dynamics and how they impact […]

PublishedMon. Jun. 5, 2023

How Does Acupuncture Ease Addiction Recovery?

How Does Acupuncture Ease Addiction Recovery?

Acupuncture has been around for centuries and has been proven to produce multiple health benefits. In addition to benefits like pain relief and reduced muscle inflammation, research shows that acupuncture can ease addiction recovery. Before dissecting how acupuncture eases addiction recovery, it is important to discover what it is and how it works.  What Is […]

PublishedFri. May. 26, 2023

How Mental Illness Impacts SUD

How Mental Illness Impacts SUD

Seeking treatment for a mental illness or substance use disorder (SUD) is not an easy task. While each condition has its challenges and difficulties, what happens when the two conditions influence each other? Mental illness impacts SUD significantly and vice versa. Before a person can heal from both, they must first understand how each condition […]

PublishedThu. May. 25, 2023

What Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions?

What Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions?

Mindfulness-based interventions have been used for decades to help provide symptom relief from an array of conditions. This powerful approach can encompass other evidence-based therapeutic techniques and combine them in a way that produces effective results. These interventions organically promote comprehensive healing and holistic health. Before examining the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions, it is important […]

PublishedSat. May. 20, 2023

3 Ways Breathing Impacts Health

3 Ways Breathing Impacts Health

Breathing is necessary for sustaining life. The brain is constantly sending signals to the rest of the body to remind it to breathe, usually without us ever noticing. However, conscious breathing can be extremely beneficial. As it turns out, breathing impacts health significantly. Whether that impact is negative or positive depends on how often and […]

PublishedFri. May. 19, 2023

Why Are Twelve Step Programs Not Right for Everyone?

Why Are Twelve Step Programs Not Right for Everyone?

Twelve Step programs are a well-known, effective method of helping people overcome alcohol and drug addiction. While hundreds of thousands of people have benefited from this type of approach, that doesn’t mean it’s the best-fit program for everyone. To better understand if this type of program will benefit an individual’s recovery journey, read on about […]

PublishedSat. May. 13, 2023

How Nature Immersion Helps Heal Trauma

How Nature Immersion Helps Heal Trauma

Unfortunately, trauma is something that most people will experience in their lifetime. The effects of trauma can reach far and wide, affecting both the body and the mind. While the impact of trauma can be significant, it doesn’t have to stay that way; trauma can be healed. One way it can be healed is through […]

PublishedFri. May. 12, 2023

How Do I Know if Outpatient Care Is Right for Me?

How Do I Know if Outpatient Care Is Right for Me?

It can be easy to feel overwhelmed when considering which type of treatment is right for you. Luckily, here at Sage Recovery, we have the resources to help you choose the best route for your healing journey. Read on to learn more about outpatient care and if it might be the right path for you. […]

PublishedSat. May. 6, 2023

How to Heal From a Family Member’s Addiction

How to Heal From a Family Member’s Addiction

Witnessing a family member’s addiction can be a deeply traumatic and heartbreaking experience. It often results in anxiety, broken trust, complicated family dynamics, unmet expectations, and many negative memories. If you have a family member who is struggling with addiction, is important to remember that although you can’t force them to get help, you can […]

PublishedFri. May. 5, 2023