At Restoration Recovery, we understand that family dynamics are a crucial aspect of addiction. One’s family dynamics, level of communication, and quality of support systems are critical in sustaining recovery and promoting healthy well-being. Understanding the complex interconnection of the family dynamics and the process of addiction recovery can help you rebuild and strengthen your family relations to sustain lifelong sobriety. Addiction and Family Dynamics At times, family dynamics can play a role in the onset of addiction. Sometimes genetic factors, or the environment in which we grew up ..read more

Getting diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can make an individual feel deeply shameful. This is especially true with an STD that has no cure and is the most deadly intimate infection to contract. Even though an individual is not required to tell family or friends about their condition, they may still internalize societal stigma. Receiving hurtful judgment from a partner or loved one after opening up about their condition can also feel embarrassing, leading to problems with their mental health. Certain factors can play a wide role in why it may be difficult for a woman to cope ..read more

Many veterans find it challenging to cope with past trauma from the military. The negative effects of depression can leave an individual feeling helpless if their condition is left unaddressed. Negative stigma, hurtful stereotypes from society, and gender norms all play a role in why some veterans avoid seeking professional support. Therefore, it is common for some individuals to self-medicate major depressive disorder with drugs or alcohol. Veterans, for example, sometimes choose to drink alcohol to suppress their withdrawal symptoms. Drinking alcohol only provides temporary relief and ultima ..read more

The basis of all healthy relationships is trust. Addiction can destroy this foundation, leaving people to feel alone, hurt, and unsure of the future of their relationship. The path to rebuilding trust demands patience, dedication, and the ability to develop an open dialogue and supportive environment that emphasizes both sobriety and connection. There are various strategies that you can utilize in your recovery journey to help rebuild trust and set yourself up for success after treatment at Restoration Recovery. The Influence of Trust on Relationships Addiction not only impacts the individual ..read more

It can be challenging for some women to decipher typical postpartum emotions from deep feelings of depression. Some women may experience the “baby blues” a few days following childbirth. If major depressive feelings persist that is a key sign that an individual may be experiencing the onset of postpartum depression (PPD).  Postpartum depression is a serious mental health condition that can negatively impair a woman’s ability to function on a day-to-day basis. Although it can be challenging to manage postpartum depression, it may help if an individual breaks down different treatment option ..read more

Synthetic or designer drugs are especially dangerous to people’s health and well-being. Such substances, which are chemically modified to resemble legal alternatives to other drugs, have numerous perils and can lead to catastrophic outcomes. While the legality of synthetic/designer drugs may seem like these substances are less harmful, the risks they carry can be substantial. Restoration Recovery is here to help you overcome the effects of these substances and find your way to wellness. Understanding Synthetic/Designer Drugs A synthetic or designer drug is a chemically modified substance inten ..read more

Unresolved military trauma can commonly result in intense anger, rage, and irritability. Veterans commonly face challenges with anger and irritability after being discharged from the military. Although some self-help strategies can help many individuals cope with past trauma, surrendering to an addiction and mental health treatment center can be a wise choice. Doing so can help manage irritability and gain a more balanced mood. Staying dedicated to treatment can also improve a veteran’s quality of life. Fortunately, many veterans have gained great benefits from attending anger management at Re ..read more

The process of recovering from addiction is tedious but can be very transforming. Despite the hopeful outcome of success, the road to recovery is not smooth, and relapse is always something that is a possibility. To succeed in recovery, an all-encompassing relapse prevention plan is essential. There are specific criteria that are included in a relapse prevention plan to help ensure you are prepared for your journey at Restoration Recovery. Understanding Relapse Relapse is considered a time when a client returns to previous negative behaviors, often referring to the return to the use of a subst ..read more

The military demands a high degree of commitment. Military individuals frequently endure traumatic events due to the nature of operations. Some individuals may witness or experience tragic injuries, violence, or a catastrophic death. Many veterans find it challenging to overcome unwanted triggers associated with past trauma. It can be highly difficult for a veteran to cope with past trauma without receiving professional support. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) can help. Many veterans have found great benefits from participating in MBSR at Restoration Recovery.  What Is PTSD? Acc ..read more

Trauma is an enduring presence in our lives that affects our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in deep and significant ways. Nature is unlike other conventional methods in that it can play a very crucial part in the process of trauma healing. While there are various therapeutic options to overcome trauma, nature is something that is always readily available. Restoration Recovery promotes the inclusion of outdoor experiences in the therapeutic process for those who need help with trauma. These experiences provide you with resources that you can use throughout the rest of your life. Outdoor acti ..read more