Conquering Addiction: How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions and Overcome Setbacks
What Happens When Your New Year’s Resolutions Do Not Work Out? First, we need to understand why people make New Year’s resolutions and why they obsess about committing to them. Often, these resolutions stem from a desire to overcome negative emotions within oneself. In other words, you may feel unhappy with your current actions, feelings, […]
Understanding PAWS: Navigating Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome at Domus Retreat
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) presents a unique challenge for individuals who have recently detoxed from substances like opioids, alcohol, or benzodiazepines. Unlike the acute phase of withdrawal, which occurs immediately after discontinuing substance use, PAWS involves lingering symptoms that can persist for weeks or months. These symptoms can be physical, emotional, or cognitive, and they […]
Why Seeking Early Treatment for Addiction is Key to Successful Recovery and Breaking Habits
When it comes to overcoming addiction or breaking destructive habits, one critical piece of advice that often goes overlooked is that seeking treatment early is essential for successful recovery. The sooner help is sought, the better the chance for a smoother, more manageable path to sobriety and stability. However, waiting too long to take this […]
Why Do We Have Crazy Dreams in Early Sobriety? Understanding Their Purpose and What They Mean.
When you first enter sobriety, your life undergoes significant changes, many of which can be surprising and challenging to navigate. One of the most common—and often unsettling—experiences during early recovery is having vivid, intense, and sometimes disturbing dreams. These “crazy” dreams can leave you questioning what’s happening in your mind and whether they are normal. […]
When Denial Stands in the Way of Addiction Recovery
Denial is one of the most common obstacles to overcome when seeking addiction treatment. Many people in denial refuse to admit they have a problem and will go to great lengths to conceal their addiction. This can prevent them from getting the help they need, often resulting in tragic consequences. If you or someone you […]
A Diet to Reduce Inflammation and Fight Chronic Pain
One of the most reliable ways to reduce inflammation rests not in the medicine cabinet but in the foods you eat. Inflammation is not necessarily a bad thing because it helps the body fight illness and harm. In most cases, inflammation plays a fundamental part in the healing process. However, the healing process does not […]
How to Heal Your Body after Addiction
Healing the body from the effects of substance abuse is a process that can take months, if not years. Physical healing goes beyond the act of eliminating substances from your system. Instead, complete recovery involves building a solid foundation to achieve an overall healthier way of life. Can the Body Completely Heal After Prolonged Alcohol […]
Managing Your Expectations after a Drug Treatment
Unrealistic Expectations in Addiction Recovery Entering substance use disorder treatment is a serious step in one’s life. It is also a moment that brings hope, doubts, and quite a bit of anxiety — not just for the individual but also for loved ones. Unrealistic expectations increase the risk of failure. For this reason, it is […]
