Date: April 14, 2022
Relapse is always a risk in recovery. Being strategic, planning ahead and having a support system are important ways to mitigate this risk.
Videos Resources for Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health
To provide a full spectrum of resources for those living with addiction or mental health conditions and their loved ones, The Recovery Village created several video series about addiction, co-occurring disorders and recovery.
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Date: January 18, 2022
When you drink, alcohol raises your blood alcohol content, contributing to mental and physical effects. Over time, tolerance and withdrawal symptoms can occur.
Date: July 07, 2021
As a chronic disease, AUD affects both mental and physical health. Effective treatment uses therapy and medication to address all symptoms and improve quality of life.
Date: April 14, 2021
Mindfulness is an integral part of DBT because it helps you learn how to be present and control and accept your thoughts, rather than those thoughts controlling you.
Date: March 17, 2021
Religion and spirituality can be an important part of recovery, so work on exploring what your path might look like.
Date: January 16, 2021
Physical fitness is an integral part of mental health. This guide explores how to re-evaluate your current relationship with exercise, or perhaps create a new routine.
Date: January 16, 2021
We’re not all inherently optimistic, but you can work toward viewing things in a more positive way. You can also practice challenging your negative thoughts.
Date: January 16, 2021
Much like training our body, we can also train our brain with strategies such as mindfulness. These methods and tools can be an important part of recovery.
Date: January 16, 2021
Almost everyone experiences trauma. Resilience helps you learn how to effectively deal with it.
Date: January 16, 2021
Some fear is normal, but chronic fear is unhealthy. Confronting and controlling chronic fear begins with understanding the science behind it.
Date: January 16, 2021
A strong social support network can help you build resilience in recovery. Take time to assess your social support network and strengthen it if necessary.
Date: January 16, 2021
Identify strategies to recognize positive and not positive role models. Start to imitate positive role models and learn what to avoid from negative role models.