WORKING THROUGH ANGER AND RESENTMENT IN RECOVERY
We all get angry; it’s a normal human emotion and one that you’re bound to deal with during recovery. Resentment is closely tied to anger. Resentment forms when you hold onto anger toward a person,...
View ArticleHOPE: THE FOUNDATION OF ADDICTION RECOVERY
WHAT HOPE IS (& WHAT IT ISN’T) Hope is defined by Mirriam-Webster as cherishing a desire with anticipation; wanting something to happen or be true. It’s markedly different from simple positive...
View ArticleTHE DANGERS OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER
Once you’re pursuing recovery from alcohol addiction, non-alcoholic beer may seem like an appealing and safe option. After all, it won’t get you drunk and lead to problems such as reckless behavior,...
View ArticleOUR FAVORITE POWERFUL QUOTES ABOUT RECOVERY
Recovery is one of the most rewarding endeavors you’ll ever undertake – one with benefits that last a lifetime. It’s also something you need to work at every day. Whether you’re newly sober or have...
View Article5 FASCINATING DOCUMENTARIES ABOUT ADDICTION AND RECOVERY
The holiday season is upon us, and those of us who are lucky enough to have a break from work during the weeks ahead might be searching for some entertainment options. If it seems like you’ve...
View ArticleENMESHED FAMILY CHARACTERISTICS
Most people consider tight-knit families to be desirable, but there is such a thing as getting too close. Enmeshment is a trait of family dysfunction that involves poorly defined or nonexistent...
View ArticleSober Living Explained
What Exactly is Sober Living? According to Wikipedia: “Sober living houses (SLHs) more commonly called sober homes and sober living homes and more rarely sober living environments, are facilities used...
View ArticleA BREAKTHROUGH IN THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC | SCIENTISTS DISCOVER NEW NON-ADDICTIVE...
One of the biggest challenges for those in addiction recovery is the limited list of options for the management of acute and chronic pain. While most issues are fully covered by typical...
View ArticleKEY SOBRIETY MILESTONES
Whether you’ve been clean and sober for three months or three years, it’s always worthwhile to take the time to celebrate your recovery. Recovery is often referred to as a journey, not a destination;...
View ArticleCHARACTERISTICS OF A DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY
In an ideal world, your family members would be your staunchest supporters – people you could count on to be in your corner through thick and thin. Unfortunately, for many of us, that isn’t the case....
View ArticleOutpatient Rehab Programs for Drug Addiction
A severe addiction is best treated in an inpatient residential program so that the detoxification and withdrawal processes can be properly managed. However, outpatient rehab programs can be an...
View ArticleNavigating the Holiday Season
Navigating the upcoming Holiday Season sober can be both frightening and freeing. Many of us think of the holidays as a time for family, friends, and fun. Often that fun has included substances. For...
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Partial Hospitalization Program
Seeking a partial hospitalization program could be a great alternative for addiction reatment. PHP treatment serves as a step down from inpatient treatment but still offers evidence-based therapies...
View ArticleRECOGNIZING THAT FEELINGS AREN’T FACTS
In one-on-one therapy or 12-step recovery group meetings, you may hear the phrase “feelings aren’t facts.” If you’re new to recovery, this saying’s meaning can be hard to grasp. When you view emotions...
View ArticleGratitude is not a Feeling, it is an Action
In the spring of 2012, I attended a meeting in which the topic was gratitude. I was not sober at the time, nor engaged in recovery but was just trying to get people off my back. After a few people...
View ArticleSigns of Cocaine Addiction
Recognizing the signs of cocaine addiction is important to know if you have friends or family that are abusing this addictive substance. Cocaine is a natural stimulant that produces intense euphoria,...
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A Word From Our CEO, Mandy Baker
A Word From Our CEO, Mandy Baker – March 2023 Over the weekend, I had the privilege of attending the reestablishment of BRC’s monthly Saturday night speaker meeting. After three years without this...
View ArticleBRC Healthcare Goes In-Network With TRICARE
The Veteran’s Program at BRC I think sometimes it’s helpful to all of us to stop and take a moment to reflect on the “Why” portion of our lives. Why do we work where we work, why do we believe what we...
View ArticleWhen Is Someone Considered an Alcoholic?
Alcohol plays a small role in some people’s lives and a much larger one in others. How problematic alcohol use becomes depends on many factors. When drinking starts to cause serious consequences, the...
View ArticleOvercoming Depression in Addiction Recovery
Mental health conditions and addiction tend to go hand-in-hand. Sometimes, people begin using substances to numb their emotions and other symptoms of a mood disorder. In other cases, they develop...
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