It has been said that life is lived forward and understood backward. So, if we want to understand how to cope with some of the things that most trouble us in life — and across the years — let us look back several thousand years. Let us look at scripture. In the book of Genesis,…
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Reading and writing are important tools for recovery. There’s a wealth of literature available to guide you in your quest for a healthy, balanced life. And here at Skywood Recovery, we believe that knowledge is power, especially in recovery. But you don’t have to sit down and read a book to benefit from the words…
Recovery may be a lifelong process, but there are still important milestones along the way. Graduation ceremonies mark the completion of treatment in a tangible way, celebrating how far each individual has come and sending them out to succeed in recovery. Celebrating Your Accomplishments Addiction experts recognize the benefit of charting progress and marking it…
“Recovery is a lifelong commitment and any amount of time living a life in recovery is a monumental achievement. Enjoy the journey, look for things to be grateful for, take time to get to know yourself and find out what brings you joy and most of all reach out for support when you need it,…
Recovery from addiction is a life-long process. Many people only seek treatment after substance use or a compulsive behavior has led to serious repercussions. Addiction impacts a person’s mind, body, relationships, goals, and spirituality. It only makes sense that successful treatment for addiction must address all of these areas.1 Key Contributors to a Healthy, Happy…
Reaching out for help and getting the right kind of treatment are the first steps on the road to recovery. But for most people recovering from substance abuse, life after treatment is when the real challenges begin. Simply abstaining from a substance is not enough. Creating a new, substance-free life takes daily, and often hourly,…
