Breaking the Silence: Suicide and Addiction
Suicide. It’s a subject that no one likes to talk about. Yet suicide is a reality, especially for those struggling with addiction and/or mental illness. Data shows that suicide is…
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 MoreHow to Help an Alcoholic
Figuring out how to help an alcoholic can be a delicate and daunting effort. Alcohol dependence damages every area of the alcoholic’s life including relationships, career, and health. Too often…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Binge Drinking
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), binge drinking is the most common and dangerous pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and…
Read MoreAlcoholism in America: Key Facts
As the opioid crisis continues to spread across America, alcoholism still ranks as the most prevalent of addictive substances. In fact, 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults,…
Read MoreQuitting Alcohol: Why Medical Detox is Essential
Over time, heavy alcohol use can have a profound impact on the human body. When a person with an alcohol problem decides to stop drinking, the withdrawal symptoms can be…
Read MoreAlcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and Solutions
When a person with an alcohol problem decides to stop drinking, the withdrawal symptoms can be severe and require medical supervision and detoxification. Acute withdrawal from excessive alcohol use can…
Read More10 Ways You Can Break the Stigma of Addiction
The stigma of addiction is a deadly perception preventing millions of people from seeking treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Although addiction is a brain disease that requires treatment, the…
Read MoreMilieu Therapy: What Is It?
“Milieu” is French for the social environment. Milieu therapy leverages therapeutic communities and environments to inspire and effect positive change on individuals, often focused on self-care and cognitive-communication. Simply, milieu places…
Read MoreEAP Services: An Invaluable Benefit for Treatment and Recovery
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) evolved in the 1930s, when occupational alcoholism began to seriously impact the productivity of American industry. When employees found recovery, business owners saw a dramatic shift…
Read MoreWhen A Loved One Relapses
While a loved one is in active addiction, the effects on the family are often severe. The disease spreads throughout the family unit, drowning parents, siblings, spouses and children in…
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…
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