Managing Chronic Pain Without Opioids
Because of the risk of addiction that comes with opioid use, many people search for holistic alternatives opioids for chronic pain management. Opio…
What is Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)?
Complex PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or C-PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by prolonged traumatic events, usually at a yo…
Understanding Toxic Positivity in Add…
Toxic Positivity is an outlook that can derail a person’s recovery from addiction, especially early on. It can also hold individuals back fro…
Working with Shame in Early Recovery
One of the most difficult experiences in healing from addiction is working with shame in Early Recovery. Research shows that neurological experienc…
Working Through Ambivalence in Addiction
Ambivalence in addiction is not only common, it’s one of its defining features. Whether addiction is to substances or to behaviors, ambivalen…
Finding Your Passion After Addiction
It is not uncommon to feel groundless, aimless, or without passion in early recovery from addiction. When drugs or alcohol takes up so much space i…
Transitioning Out of Sober Living
Sober living (also called recovery residence) can be a great place to start the journey out of addiction and into recovery. Once it’s time t…
Five Mocktails That Were Made for Sob…
Let’s face it; Boulder (and the rest of Colorado) are an amazing place to get (and stay) sober. The mountains, clear skies, and abundance of …
Holistic Treatment for Depression
Holistic treatment for depression is gaining traction in the mental health world as it becomes increasingly clear that healing on a deeper, more pe…
