How To Stop Enabling Your Grown Child With Mental Illness?
·Learn how to stop enabling your grown child with mental illness in this insightful guide from Recovering Champions.
How To Set Boundaries With People
Setting boundaries with people is essential for keeping healthy relationships and safeguarding your well-being. Whether with friends, family, coworkers, or romantic partners, clear boundaries establish mutual respect, prevent resentment, and promote emotional balance. This article will explore practical strategies for asserting boundaries effectively, including communication techniques, self-awareness practices, and boundary-setting exercises. Key Takeaways Keeping boundaries […]
Finding Your Calm: Effective Ways to De-Stress
Discover practical ways to de-stress and flourish in this expert guide from Recovering Champions.
What Is 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)?
Many people use over-the-counter supplements to try and boost their health. One of the most popular supplements in recent years is called 5-hydroxytryptophan, or 5-HTP. This substance is said to help treat various health conditions. However, it also comes with some risks. What Is 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)? 5-HTP is a naturally occurring chemical. Your body makes […]
The Importance Of Random Acts Of Kindness For Long-Term Sobriety
On February 17th, 2023, it’s Random Acts of Kindness Day, and those who have lived with alcohol or drug abuse can benefit from even small acts of kindness. One person’s smile or compliment may be just enough of a ray of sunshine to pierce through the darkest of times. In dark times, you or a […]
The Relationship Between Stress & Addiction
While stress is a part of life, too much of it can increase the risk of substance use disorder or addiction. This risk increases if you have poor coping skills and instead use drugs or alcohol to try and manage or alleviate stress. Types Of Stress There are two common types of stress: acute stress […]
12 Group Activities For Addiction Recovery
When recovering from drug addiction (also called substance use disorder), many people feel alone. That’s why most addiction treatment centers offer support groups and group therapy. These groups use a variety of activities to help people recover together. Here are twelve. 1. Check-Ins Many support group meetings and group therapy sessions start with check-ins. During […]
How You Can Stay Motivated In Addiction Recovery
A person in addiction recovery can stay motivated by trying out different support group meetings, working with those in early recovery, and spending time with family and other loved ones.
LGBTQ+ And Addiction: Providing Trauma-Informed Care
During Pride Month, people in the LGBTQ+ community celebrate their diversity, uniqueness, and right to be who they are. It’s also a time to remember the struggles many members of this community have faced. Hate crimes and discrimination continue to be prevalent issues for LGBTQ+ individuals. This can lead to a wide range of issues, […]
7 Healthy Habits For Improved Mental Health
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Although improving your mental health takes time and energy, it’s easier than most people think. To get started, adopt these daily habits. 1. Get Enough Sleep The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night. […]
