Essentials 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 MoreFamily Matters: Helping a Loved One Find Recovery
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…
Read MoreHelping Employees with Substance Abuse
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…
Read MoreRoad to Recovery: Family Recovery
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.…
Read MoreTalking to Your Employer about Addiction and Treatment
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…
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…
Read MoreSubstance Use Disorder: 10 Ways You Can Break the Stigma
The stigma of addiction is a deadly perception that prevents millions of people from seeking treatment for their substance use disorder (SUD). Although addiction is a brain disease that requires…
Read MoreCoalition to Stop Opioid Overdose Aims to Fund CARA
CSOO is among many advocacy groups pushing for funding of treatment and recovery support services. After an overwhelming majority of the U.S. Senate (92-2) passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery…
Read MoreFamilies and Recovery: Essential Steps
Each September at Valley Hope we celebrate National Recovery Month. VH facilities across the country have unique events planned throughout the month to engage the public in learning more about…
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