The SMART technique has been used time and time again when setting realistic goals for recovery. And why is that? Because it works. Check out our blog where we give practical advice to help you recover, the SMART way.
Healthy Holiday Habits - 5 Ways to Choose You This Holiday Season
What To Do If You Think Your Child Is Drinking
As a parent, it can feel terrifying to suspect that your child or teen has started drinking. You feel helpless, torn between wanting to protect them and knowing that they need to start making decisions for themselves. There are constructive and destructive ways to approach this sensitive topic, and we're here to help you do it the right way.
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Employee Addicted to Alcohol or Drugs? Signs & Next Steps
Managers and employers can feel helpless watching a formerly happy and valued employee become a severe blockage towards getting things done. You begin to suspect that they may have a substance addiction but are not quite sure. What happens next is highly delicate, and there are right and wrong ways to approach it. Here’s what to do.
9 Tips to Manage Stress in Recovery
Stress is an unfortunate part of life, and in recovery, it can be flat-out dangerous. Small amounts can push us to find solutions, overcome challenges, and thrive. Yet too much can affect our health, decrease our productivity, and cause us to make poor decisions.
Even more concerning, it can push us back towards unhealthy coping mechanisms. It is vital to have a list of tools you can draw on when dealing with stress to prevent relapse in recovery.
Zach N: From Near Death to Recovery from Heroin & Opioid Addiction
Zach had a great job, was making “killer” cash, and thought that because he had money, his drug use wasn’t a problem. He was spending $600/day on heroin & opioids for years. After a near-death experience, he got help. Now, he’s been clean for six years. Read his inspirational story & learn what message he has to share with anyone struggling with addiction.
A Letter From the CEO: Thanks to Jason at Brick House Recovery
Jason, you strive every day to be the best person you can be and you inspire me to be the best version of myself. I am honored to call Jason my friend and colleague and know I have a partner in offering excellent treatment options with Jason and the Brick House Recovery team. Thank you for your generous donation!
5 Tried & Trusted Tips to Manage Anxiety
One of the most common experiences addicts share is that of anxiety. Overwhelming feelings of terror or panic compound their physical dependence on alcohol or substances. They fall into a vicious cycle where the sufferer turns to their substance to escape from their anxiety, which in turn leaves them more anxious than they were before.
