Recovery
Self-Care Strategies for Nurses Working in Addiction Treatment
Each day, nurses working in the addiction treatment field provide direct care to patients with a substance use disorder (SUD). Nurses play an essential role in helping SUD patients find…
Read MoreStrengthen Your Recovery on Valentine’s Day
For people in early recovery, Valentine’s Day can stir up emotions that endanger sobriety. Many relationships may remain damaged, some severely, from actions taken in addiction. Regardless of past actions…
Read MoreDon’t Get Spooked: Five Sober Halloween Tips
Halloween has become a challenging holiday for people in recovery – but don’t let that scare you. The freedom of recovery allows us to celebrate the spirit of October 31,…
Read MoreRecovery on Campus: Five Ways to Stay Sober in College
Back to school season finds students flocking to college campuses to begin or resume their higher learning experience. With all of the social and academic pressures involved with collegiate life,…
Read More10 Ideas for Summer Sober Fun
For people in recovery, summertime can yield obvious seasonal challenges; still it is possible and fulfilling to spend the summer days and nights happily sober. Use the summer months to…
Read MoreThe Impact of Spirituality on Addiction Treatment
Spirituality has been in Valley Hope’s DNA since day one. The seeds of Valley Hope were planted over 50 years ago, between a physician and a minister who were at…
Read MoreCelebrating Memorial Day Weekend Sober
For sober people, holidays like Memorial Day Weekend can be especially challenging to their recovery. Most of that stems from cultural traditions tied to the holiday. Many of those traditions…
Read MoreMy Sober Valentine: Self Love in Recovery
Each year, Valentine’s Day delivers emotions that can endanger sobriety. Early in recovery, many relationships remain damaged, some severely, from actions taken in addiction. The shame and self-loathing that results…
Read More12 Gifts of Recovery
As you celebrate the season of giving, celebrate the life changing gifts possible through dedicated recovery from addiction: 1. Hope Hope is the gift that keeps on giving and fosters…
Read MoreEssentials for Practicing Gratitude in Recovery
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward Practicing gratitude is an increasingly popular focus area…
Read MoreRoad to Recovery: Relapse Protection
Recovery, like any other journey, includes a few bumps in the road; some are minor, some are monumental. Developing an effective relapse prevention plan can help you manage the bumps,…
Read MoreRoad to Recovery: Feed Your Success
Most people do not have a healthy diet in the midst of an active addiction. They skip regular meals, while the meals they do have include heavy doses of fast…
Read MoreCelebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Recovery
There are certain holidays on the calendar that can seem daunting to people in recovery. March 17 certainly qualifies. However, the Irish holiday can be celebrated in more meaningful ways for those…
Read MoreRoad to Recovery: The Starting Line
Recovery is not only possible, but achievable. More than 25 million Americans with a previous substance use disorder (SUD) are in remission and living healthy, productive lives. Valley Hope introduces…
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