Sober living

Hitting a milestone in their recovery, whether it be one full day or a one-year anniversary, is a huge accomplishment. Recognizing and celebrating this accomplishment with them is one of the best ways you can support a loved one in recovery and encourage them to keep going. Beyond clinical practice, drug addiction treatment he’s an […]

For many people, fully living the promises of the program first requires long-term sobriety and recovery. Being California sober — only smoking weed and taking psychedelics — may be all the rage, but it may not be a great option for people who struggle with addiction issues. Even when you take psychedelics off the table,

Overcoming this resistance often involves emphasizing that art therapy is about the process, not the product. There’s no need for artistic skill or talent – the goal is simply to engage in the creative process and see what emerges. Tailoring art therapy approaches to individual needs and preferences is crucial for its effectiveness. While anecdotal

This phenomenon may suggest a normalization of the acrophase of REM sleep with sobriety and may also account for increased REM % during early recovery. In a frequently cited study, decreased REM sleep latency and increased REM % was seen at 27 months into recovery (Drummond et al., 1998). These findings contrast with lack of