Being in recovery is something to be proud of. No matter how well you are doing, experiencing stress is common. Learning ways to clear your mind when stress takes over will be key to keeping your mind free from negative thoughts. Learning how to manage stress is essential to a happy and healthy recovery. Here…
Deciding to go into sober living is a brave and exciting choice. It is the beginning of a new way of living and the chance for exciting opportunities. It is a place where you will have a built-in support system to help guide you every step of the way through your recovery. It is understandable…
Looking for the perfect gift? You’ve come to the right place. Gifts from the heart are always special, but if a gift can also help a loved one with their recovery journey, then it’s even better! At Dignity Hall, we’re here to help give you ideas for the best sobriety gifts for him or her.…
Committing to enroll in a sober living facility, such as Dignity Hall Sober Living Homes in South Jersey, can lead you on a path to a happier and healthier life. However, there may be some deterring factors that make you hesitant to leave your friends and family. Perhaps the thought of spending time away from…
It is no secret that addiction recovery is a difficult process that can look different from person to person. Aside from traditional therapy, many other methods can assist a person in their recovery journey. A common method that is paired with traditional therapy in the recovery process is yoga. Yoga’s popularity has grown immensely over…
The holiday season is approaching quickly. For those in addiction recovery, the holidays can bring on new challenges, especially for those recovering from alcohol addiction. The family festivities and connections can bring on a new level of stress and anxiety. If you are recovering during this time, it is important to pay close attention to…
You may have set several goals for yourself during your stay at Dignity Hall Sober Living Homes in South Jersey. One of these goals will most likely be finding employment during or after substance use recovery. Those who are employed during addiction recovery are associated with lower relapse rates. However, it is common that people…
Dating can seem like a challenge in today’s world, and for someone who is in addiction recovery, it can seem even more difficult to start dating. Many who are in the recovery process have a history of codependent or abusive relationships. Drug and alcohol addiction is often linked to violent and withdrawn behaviors that lead…
Addiction is a family disease. When one person in a family develops a substance abuse disorder, it affects everyone around them. A person living with an addiction may have changed behaviors that disrupt normal family life. This includes lying about how much they are drinking or the drugs they are using and manipulating loved ones.…
Completing a 12-step addiction recovery program successfully is a great accomplishment on your road to recovery. However, it is not the end of the road. Everyone in recovery will face unique challenges along the way. Living your new life after rehab can take a lot of adjustment, but there are many steps you can take…