Addiction, Peer and Family
It’s National Recovery Month, so today we’re talking about one of the most important steps you can take in your recovery: finding an accountability partner. Addiction recovery is one of the toughest challenges anyone can face. But trying to do it all on your own?...Addiction, Mental Health, Peer and Family, Substance Abuse
Addiction is more than just a struggle with substances; it’s a challenge that can deeply affect your mental health, even if you’re managing to keep everything else in your life together. Picture this: you’re doing well at work, maintaining your relationships, and...Mental Health Supports, Peer and Family, Substance Abuse
You never have to deal with mental health challenges, substance abuse recovery, or healing from grief alone. Support groups offer a safe and encouraging place to connect with others who are going through or have gone through similar experiences in life. Benefits of...Peer and Family, Recovery
In general terms, a peer is defined as someone who we can identify with. A friend is much more. A friend is a peer whom we can trust and rely on, and a person who understands where we are in life and where we are going. In mental health and recovery, a peer refers to...Peer and Family, Recovery, Substance Abuse
Recovery is not easy, but peer support programs help drastically. When someone who is in active recovery engages with someone who has successfully recovered from substance dependence, they see that recovery is possible. The Importance of Social Support in Recovery...