Overcoming Cabin Fever During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Isolation and repetition are a recipe for pandemic boredom. Read our top tips for overcoming cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 31, 2020
Recovery Goals in 2021
At Hemet Valley Recovery Center & Sage Retreat, we hope you had a safe and sober Christmas. If you kept your addiction recovery intact, you should be proud. Navigating significant holidays can be a considerable challenge, especially in early recovery. The holidays can bring unwanted emotions, which can lead to...
December 22, 2020
Celebrating the Winter Holidays Safely in Recovery
Navigating holidays like Christmas depends upon keeping your stress in check. You don’t want to find yourself in situations that make you want to drink or use. 2020 has been an all-around stressful year; many of you have had to contend with unwanted feelings and emotions. Hopefully, you have...
December 15, 2020
An Attitude of Gratitude in Recovery
An attitude of gratitude is instrumental in maintaining a program of addiction recovery. Even when life is challenging, there is something you can find to be grateful for today. 2020 likely presented new challenges in your life, but your sobriety helped you overcome your difficulties. Your recovery is always...
December 9, 2020
Alcohol Use Disorder Affects the Brain
Alcohol is a caustic substance that can wreak havoc on the mind and body. Beer, spirits, and wine are the most commonly used and abused addictive substances. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated 95,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually. The mind-altering substance is the third...
December 3, 2020
Honesty is Key to Recovery: Sharing With Others
At Hemet Valley Recovery Center & Sage Retreat, we hope you had a safe and sober Thanksgiving. Navigating major holidays in recovery isn't easy. If you made it through the day without picking up a drink or drug, be proud of the accomplishment. Conversely, please reach out for help...
November 25, 2020
Thanksgiving in Recovery: Staying Connected
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, which marks the beginning of the holiday season. This time of year can be taxing for men and women in recovery for a number of reasons. Stress can lead to symptoms of anxiety and depression; it's crucial to cope with unwanted feelings and emotions in a...
November 19, 2020
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
More and more Americans favor legalizing marijuana, a drug that is illegal on the Federal level. Tens of millions of adults consider cannabis use safe, as evidenced by the number of states that have legalized medical and recreational marijuana use. Earlier this month, more states passed cannabis initiatives, including conservative...