At Prosperity Haven, we believe one of the best ways to fight addiction is by understanding your opponent. That’s why we’re committed to educating our community and providing resources so that you can arm yourself against substance abuse with knowledge. Our blog features articles on various topics related to addiction recovery, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment strategies, tools and techniques, support systems, and much more.
Healthy Ways to Reward Yourself in Recovery
Healthy Ways to Reward Yourself in Recovery September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment You deserve a reward. Seriously! Whether you’ve tackled one of life’s many challenges or met a milestone in your sobriety, you’ve been working hard, and you deserve some recognition. But how you treat yourself has to be different now. Before getting sober, you may have “rewarded” yourself with drugs or drinking. Now that you’re in recovery, you need a better option. At Prosperity Haven, we want …
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Three Common Fears About Recovery
Three Common Fears About Recovery October 19, 2021 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Like any lifestyle change, making the move to get sober can be intimidating in its own way. When you develop a certain habit, especially one with such an enormous impact on your life, it can be difficult to imagine what life will look like without that. At Prosperity Haven, we know that many people share similar fears about getting sober, and we’re here to help address them so …
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How to Help a Child Understand Rehab
How to Help a Child Understand Rehab October 22, 2021 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Addiction can be painful and difficult to process, especially to children who don’t fully understand what’s going on. Often, a person may want to shield their children from their struggles with addiction or may not know how to address the subject in an age-appropriate way. Family Therapy is a voluntary service offered at Prosperity Haven that can help when you’re ready. In the meantime, here are …
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The Most Common Signs of Addiction
The Most Common Signs of Addiction September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment If you suspect that you or a loved one has a serious problem — especially one as complex as addiction — it helps to rely on a rubric to measure how thoughts, actions, and behaviors have been affected. The acronym “C.A.G.E.”, developed by Dr. John A. Ewing in the 1980s, is one way to help identify if someone might have an addiction to drugs or alcohol.1 C.A.G.E …
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The Best (and Worst) Things to Say to Someone in Recovery
The Best (and Worst) Things to Say to Someone in Recovery September 4, 2021 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Wanting to support a loved one in recovery is natural, but many people simply don’t know what to say. Individuals struggling with addiction need reassurance just like everyone else, but due to the nature of substance abuse, sometimes seemingly innocent comments or questions can have a negative impact on someone in recovery. To help your loved ones feel safe and supported, here …
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How to Support an Addict After Rehab
How to Support an Addict After Rehab September 30, 2021 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Completing a rehabilitation program for drug or alcohol abuse is a major milestone worth celebrating. But afterwards, recovery is a lifelong commitment. While rehab will teach a recovering addict the tools they need to live their lives free of substance abuse, individuals in recovery are not suddenly “cured,” and will need to make decisions that maintain their sobriety every day. If your loved one is returning …
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