- by Tracey L. Kelley
In December 2024, the nonpartisan nonprofit USA Facts reported that in Iowa, approximately 35.5% of residents were active volunteers. Not bad overall, although Utah residents ranked much higher at 68%....
10 results for
Recovery
- by Tracey L. Kelley
One key component of Ivory Plains’ addiction treatment services is to encourage you to find various tools that reinforce your healthy choices. Podcasts offer a unique and accessible form of...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
Starting an addiction rehabilitation program is often overwhelming, especially if you’re in detoxification before moving on to your initial treatment phase. What helps is when you know what to expect...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
No matter what type of counseling you’ve had, whether in an addiction residential rehabilitation setting or private therapy, you probably discussed the importance of building resilience and how it helps...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
There’s a reason why animal videos are hugely popular across the internet: these critters make us happy! In fact, many scientific studies reinforce how watching cute animals helps relieve anxiety...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
Craving drugs or alcohol isn’t quite the same as wanting that first jolt of caffeine in the morning, desiring a chocolate chip cookie, or needing a smoke break.The intensity of...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
One challenging aspect of winter festivities is managing expectations. We have to find the perfect gift, make incredible food, decorate with abandon, be exceptional host, have the best-behaved children, and...
- by Cheryl Cirelli
Addiction recovery is a transformative journey towards a healthier and more fulfilling life, but it can often come with its share of physical and emotional challenges, including pain. Managing pain...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
Mutual aid support groups, also known as peer groups, are the backbone of addiction recovery. While family and friend support is essential to anyone returning home after residential treatment, most...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
National Recovery Month is an annual awareness campaign that strives to address stigma, raise awareness, promote treatment and support services, and celebrate recovery success stories. By doing so, it contributes...
