What’s the difference between a sober living home and group therapy? A sober living home provides safe and sober group housing to help people reintegrate back into society after completing addiction treatment or following a relapse. On the other hand, group therapy consists of group sessions facilitated by a therapist or counselor. The discussions address […]
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9 Natural Highs that Support a Life in Recovery
While you were addicted, you probably found yourself living for the next high. Maybe you were trying to recreate that first high you felt, and once you started, you just never looked back. Now that you’re sober and in recovery, certain life experiences and activities can provide a similar “rush” or “high” without all the […]
13 Natural Ways to Manage Depression in Addiction Recovery
Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression and it is the leading cause of disability worldwide.1 Depression can severely affect a person’s emotional and physical health, causing feelings of emptiness and sadness, insomnia, weight fluctuations, cognitive problems, fatigue, weakened immune system, and at its worst, suicide.2
Houston Musician Max Flinn: Stardom and Sobriety
A Houston native, a financial analyst, and a talented musician, Max Flinn has found success and happiness in many areas of life, even after a lengthy struggle with substance abuse. His personal experience with addiction and recovery was a defining crossroad in his life and continues to be a major influence in his songwriting. Today, […]
The Role of Music in Addiction Recovery
Music is something we experience on a daily basis. Whether it’s listening to the radio on the way to work or hearing a new song in the soundtrack of a movie. It’s no doubt that music is a pleasurable experience for most (if not all) of us, but did you know it also has therapeutic […]