The HALT acronym (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) is usually taught in early recovery. It is a useful slogan. Taking care…
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Introduction to Active Rest Sets – Day 16 of Fitness in Recovery
Active rest between exercises is a great way to keep your heart rate up during the entire workout, and allow you to do more work in less time.
Weight Training – Day Six of Fitness in Recovery
Today we are starting weight training. This added resistance to your muscles will not only make you stronger, but can also aid in many other areas.
Why Morningside is Different Than Other Rehabs
Morningside Recovery was featured in the article “Morningside Recovery: Beyond Addiction—Treatment Centered Around You” about what makes Morningside Recovery stand out from other rehabs that have ineffective lockdown and 12-step programs.
Love and Recovery
Recovering from addiction is similar to going through a really bad breakup. You feel completely lost and miss the feeling you get from drugs or alcohol, even though you know it was destructive. Because you are getting over addiction, love in recovery can be difficult, but not impossible.
Clean Etiquette Between Recovering Addicts
Fellow addicts and ex-addicts understand the struggles of addiction. They can be extremely helpful in your journey to recovery. However, recovering addicts can also tempt you to relapse with them. Clean etiquette between recovering addicts is essential to recovery.
How Can Urge Surfing Fight Relapse?
Anyone who surfs knows that their are good days and bad days. One day it’s rough and choppy, and the next day you catch the perfect wave. Urge surfing is defined by this ebb and flow of life. You have to ride the wave with grace.