Recovering from Methamphetamine Addiction

Recovering from Methamphetamine Addiction

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive recreational drug that’s taken North America by storm over the last two decades. It can be sold as meth, speed, and crystal, among other names. For users of the drug, getting clean and sober is no easy task, but their lives depend...
Staying Emotionally Healthy In Recovery

Staying Emotionally Healthy In Recovery

Staying Emotionally Healthy In Recovery Addiction recovery can feel like a constant battle with your emotions. As your brain chemistry adjusts to sobriety, you may experience moods swings and bouts of serious depression. You may feel anxious in situations that you...
Importance of Relapse Prevention

Importance of Relapse Prevention

Relapse Prevention Game Plan: Recognizing Warning Signs and Managing Urges Sudden urges to use are part of everyone’s recovery. It’s important to note that relapse is a very normal part of addiction recovery, however it can feel disappointing and defeating when...
Developing New Friendships in Recovery

Developing New Friendships in Recovery

One of the hardest parts about recovering from substance use is accepting that many of your old friends and acquaintances may not fit quite as well into your new life of sobriety. In fact, continuing to spend time with the people you hung out with while using can be...
Managing Stress Through Movement

Managing Stress Through Movement

Managing Stress Without Drugs and Alcohol Through Movement And Exercise   Stonewall Institute Treatment Center understands that addiction is more than just a mental health issue. While the disease is rooted in the way your brain responds to substances, there’s a...