Finding purpose in life free from addiction and encouraging openness for supportive recovery is the essence of Daylight Recovery Center.
Are the twelve steps right for you? Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, who were both alcoholics. Originally published in 1939, the 12-Step program is a spiritual philosophy to help those who are struggling with addictions achieve and maintain sobriety. The program has been a popular set of guidelines for …
What does Medical Detox mean? Medical detox refers to ridding the body of toxic addictive substances and safely managing physical symptoms of withdrawal after a patient discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol under the supervision of a team of licensed medical professionals. This team is usually headed by a physician and consists of nurses, clinical staff, …
You already know providing addiction support can be a long, challenging, and painful process. Unlike someone with a physical health condition, such as cancer, a person with an addiction might not recognize the true danger of their illness or understand the risks of not treating it. If someone you care about is showing signs of …
As the calendar year comes winding down and the holidays start wrapping up, a new year is approaching. With it comes new possibilities and the chance to start fresh. But for those of us in addiction recovery, New Year’s resolutions are more than an annual tradition; they are a very important tool in our long-term …
Alcohol and drug misuse can have a wide range of effects. Did you know a single instance of alcohol or drug misuse can have profound negative consequences? Different types of drugs affect your body in different ways, and the effects associated with drugs can vary from person to person. How a drug affects an individual …
Recovering from addiction while experiencing chronic pain is one of the toughest, most aggravating challenges a human being can face. Opioids are commonly prescribed to treat chronic pain, which can make pain management difficult while working through the journey of recovery. How we manage chronic pain in the United States has been both a culprit …
Coming out on the other side of a detox and recovery program is a momentous time in your life and cause for celebration. However, the work doesn’t end here. This is the point at which you will take everything you learned in the past few weeks to create a great new life for yourself. Addiction …
Addiction can affect anyone regardless of race, social status, occupation, or gender. However, individuals who suffer from a mental illness are considered to be at a higher risk of struggling with addiction than those who do not. This common problem is known as a co-occurring disorder. The 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health …
Gratitude does not depend on what a person has or the material possessions they own. But it relies on the willingness to seek thanks for the things that mean the most to them. In this spirit of thanksgiving, we wanted to highlight how important gratitude in recovery can be for a successful journey. Being thankful …
Anyone who has ever dealt with a family member, spouse, close friend, or themself addicted to drugs or alcohol knows just how difficult a battle it is. And one of the most predictive factors of someone building a successful recovery is their length of time in treatment. If you have left treatment early, know that …