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Commit to Quit: Helpful Tips for Nicotine Cessation
Today, November 16th, 2023, marks the Great American Smokeout—an event organized by the American Cancer Society to provide resources and support to people in an effort to help them quit smoking cigarettes and other nicotine products. As a physician, I remain seriously concerned about the effects of tobacco products on peoples’ short- and long-term health.…
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Getting Creative with Recovery
Take a moment to close your eyes. Imagine an earlier self. Recall a memory when a song came on that spoke to you. Think about a time you wrote a poem, painted a picture, or worked with your hands. How did you feel in that moment? That’s what Creative Arts Therapies can help you rediscover.…
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Yoga for Recovery
“Yoga is not about the shape of our bodies, it’s about the shape of our lives.”—Adhil Palahivala Moving With IntentionSeptember is both National Recovery Month and National Yoga Month—a combination that highlights two complementary approaches to healing. We often hear about the benefit of the body/mind connection, which is interrupted during active substance use. Substance…
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Back to School DBT: Skills to Support Emotional Wellbeing
While it may be summer for a few more weeks, for millions of students, this time of year marks the return to the classroom. Whether you’re in high school or college, starting a new school, re-adjusting to the classroom, dealing with substance use among peers, facing social media and peer pressure, or trying to protect…
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Boundaries: One Path to Respectful Relationships in Recovery… and Beyond
Boundaries are the guiding principles that govern healthy and respectful relationships. In the context of substance abuse recovery, understanding the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries is foundational for all family members. Our boundaries define what is acceptable, promote self-respect, and contribute to the growth of loving and authentic connections. Let’s talk about the definition…
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Forgiveness, Recovery, and Why it Matters
The American Psychological Association (APA) defines forgiveness as “willfully putting aside feelings of resentment toward someone who has committed a wrong, been unfair or hurtful, or otherwise harmed you in some way.” When entering recovery from a substance use disorder or other addiction, one commonly experiences a variety of challenging emotions, predominantly shame and guilt,…
