by Jake Gorman
How to Overcome Homesickness in Sober Living
Homesickness in sober living is understandable. However, an essential factor is remembering the importance of healthy choices in treatment and recovery. In addi …
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by Jake Gorman
What is an Enabler Parent?
Parents love their children no matter what they are doing, including being addicted. Defense mechanisms parents resort to are not always healthy, as is the case …
by Jake Gorman
The Dangers of Drug Use During Pregnancy
November is Child Safety and Protection Month, created to raise awareness concerning the dangers children face every day. The risks of drug use during pregnancy …
by Jake Gorman
What is the Difference Between Sober Living and Rehab?
After detox, learning to live a sober lifestyle becomes the next priority. The difference between sober living and rehab is an important consideration. Resident …
by Jake Gorman
The Facts About Depression and Millennials
October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. As a result, our staff at Riviera Recovery believe that it is important to provide more informatio …
by Jake Gorman
The Benefits of a Sponsor in Recovery
Most 12-Step programs, especially Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, rely on sponsors in recovery programs. Sponsors play crucial support for the addict in rec …
by Jake Gorman
How to Get the Most Out of Group Therapy
Human nature hungers for interaction with other humans. Therefore, group therapy is a valuable component of the treatment plan. Learning how to get the most out …
by Jake Gorman
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Young Adults
Symptoms of bipolar disorder in young adults can be disregarded as possible health conditions or environmental problems. A lack of education in mental health di …
by Jake Gorman
The Relationship Between Gender Dysphoria and Substance Abuse
Gender dysphoria and substance abuse have a close relationship, two and a half times greater than other disorders. This percentage includes cocaine, meth, and m …
by Jake Gorman
Signs and Symptoms of Failure to Launch Syndrome
It seems as if every family has a young adult who has experienced a difficult journey in maturing and independence. Though not a true diagnosis, failure to laun …
by Jake Gorman
Can Childhood Trauma Lead to Addiction?
The link between childhood trauma and addiction remains an ongoing research effort. The goal is to connect the disease of addiction to traumatic events and expe …
by Jake Gorman
How to Rebuild Confidence After Recovery
Treatment for addiction, mental illness, or both includes a clear pathway for how to rebuild confidence after recovery. Individual and group therapy are the too …
