Resources

Holding a Grudge Against an Addict? 

Holding a Grudge Against an Addict? 

So your loved one has gotten treatment and they are in recovery, and you can’t help but hold a grudge for all the difficult, hard, and painful times they put you through. 

You’re dealing with the guilt of bearing a grudge; you know you should be happy for them, be supportive… However, you find it hard to move on after all you have been through. Just because they said sorry and are doing better doesn’t erase the past. How can you deal?

Free Addiction Resources To Help Stay on Track with Recovery

Free Addiction Resources To Help Stay on Track with Recovery

Embarking on the journey to recovery from addiction is a significant and courageous step. At The Walker Center, we understand the challenges involved in this process and know that finding accessible resources and support can make a significant difference.

Starting 2023 Off Right: Forgiving Yourself Through Mindfulness

Starting 2023 Off Right: Forgiving Yourself Through Mindfulness

The new year is a time for taking a step back to ask yourself how things went. What our minds usually like to do is focus on the negative aspects. I didn't do X. I should have done Y. It's easy to get caught up in regret. However, it's not healthy. We must be kind and forgive ourselves. And one of the best ways to reflect positively is through the practice of mindfulness. But how can you use mindfulness to be more healthy, self-aware, and successful in 2023.

Here, we cover these topics and give you tools to tackle the new year head-on.

4 New Ways to Start the New Year Sober

4 New Ways to Start the New Year Sober

Do you have a hard time during the holiday season? This is often a time of year when family and friends spend time together, and cities are bustling with life, shopping, and all the seasonal merriment. 

The holidays also offer up a lot of tricky situations when we are at our most vulnerable. There may be triggers that come along with the end-of-the-year celebrations. The temptation to drink or use is heightened. With that in mind, here are four methods to help you start the new year sober or clean.

3 Root Factors That Make You Depressed Around Christmas Season

3 Root Factors That Make You Depressed Around Christmas Season

If the holiday season is said to be all about the festive mood, celebration, and cheer, then why do people feel depressed? Especially those people struggling with an addiction?

Today we look through the main reasons why you don’t feel jolly. We also give you suggestions on how to cope with those Christmas blues.

7 Ways You Can Support A Sober Spouse Over The Holidays

7 Ways You Can Support A Sober Spouse Over The Holidays

One in three Americans reports that substance addiction has affected their family. If this is the case for you too, you are probably asking yourself - how can I support my sober partner over the holiday season? While many people are excited about Christmas, others who are battling addiction often find this time of the year particularly stressful.

Here are 7 ways you can support your sober spouse over the holidays.

11 Steps to a Sober Holiday Season

11 Steps to a Sober Holiday Season

Whether you started your recovery journey recently or many years ago, the holiday season can be pretty challenging. It seems like society has conditioned us to think that celebration equals alcohol. And it is no surprise that many people find that triggering.

With that in mind, here’s 11 steps you can use to help you get through the holiday season sober 🤜

How to Avoid Seasonal-Affective Disorder as an Addict?

How to Avoid Seasonal-Affective Disorder as an Addict?

This time of year can be challenging, particularly for those suffering from addiction, as celebrations and holidays are often triggering for those in recovery. It can be even more difficult when suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here are some tips to help you cope.

What is the Difference Between Meditation and Mindfulness?

 What is the Difference Between Meditation and Mindfulness?

It can be all too easy for people to conflate the ideas of meditation and mindfulness. Understandable since the two terms are often used interchangeably. So is there a difference between meditation and mindfulness? The simple answer is yes. Read on to learn what the difference between meditation and mindfulness is.

The Power of Meditation in Sobriety

The Power of Meditation in Sobriety

Meditation, focusing and soothing the mind, has a vital role in sobriety. During the treatment process, you may suffer a rollercoaster of emotions. Practicing meditation can be an effective and reliable tool for handling these feelings during healing and long after you achieve sobriety. Meditation is done in different ways, but the important thing is finding the right style for you.

5 Mindfulness Hacks to Step Up Your Recovery

5 Mindfulness Hacks to Step Up Your Recovery

Speeding up your recovery from substance abuse can be difficult. But you can make it easier for yourself. Your diet, physical health, and even the people around you all can help you in big ways. How? Here are five mindfulness hacks to step up your recovery journey.

Can PTSD Cause Addiction?

Can PTSD Cause Addiction?

What is the relationship between PTSD and addiction? Why does PTSD increase the risk of struggling with addiction and how can you help someone struggling with these issues? We break down the link between PTSD and addiction and show you how to help someone cope.

The Science Behind Depression & Anxiety

The Science Behind Depression & Anxiety

Feelings of anxiety or symptoms of depression may feel like a result of circumstances going on outside, but in reality, they are caused by what's going on inside. Two people may go through identical circumstances and respond differently depending on their background, current life circumstances, and chemical makeup. When a person is experiencing the symptoms of anxiety and depression, what exactly is going on inside their bodies?

The Link Between Serotonin and Addiction

The Link Between Serotonin and Addiction

Addiction is more than an emotional dependence on a particular substance. There are biochemical factors at play. Many fail to realize that the brain chemistry of someone battling addiction is actively working against them. Serotonin plays a fundamental role in the biochemical aspect of addiction, and today we're going to explain why.

Are Substance Abuse Disorders Genetic?

Are Substance Abuse Disorders Genetic?

Do your genes determine your fate? Why can one person drink normally, while another loses all control? Are some people destined to become addicts due to the quirks of their genetic makeup - factors beyond their control? Can nurture overcome nature? Today we tackle the debate - are substance abuse disorders genetic?