“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…
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,…
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…
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…
Addiction is a family disease. It can damage and destroy even the strongest of families. Recovery is equally powerful. It transforms families, providing hope and healing that can repair and…
Each year, substance abuse costs American businesses an estimated $276 billion. Beyond the financial impact, accidents and fatalities exact a terrible human price. In fact, one out of ten employees…
Addiction is a family disease. What does that mean? Substance Use Disorder (SUD) affects more than just the person struggling with the disease. It affects every member of the family….
More than 70 percent of people living with a substance use disorder (SUD) also have jobs. Some have access through their employer to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides…
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…