December 31, 2016
Intentions are the starting point of every dream. It is the creative power that fulfills all of our needs, whether for money, relationships, spiritual awakening, or love. Everything that happe…
December 28, 2016
While we all sit and think of the most drastic health improvement goals for the coming 2017 start, consider this alternative to reaching your 2017 goals and beyond. Only 8 percent of people ac…
December 26, 2016
New Year’s Eve is a time when people typically celebrate the past year and make resolutions for the upcoming year. The reality of most New Year’s Eve celebrations is that they not…
December 23, 2016
Happy holidays from The Haven family to you. We are wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday with the ones they love. However, as we know and have discussed a lot in recent posts, we know it…
December 21, 2016
If you’re reading this, there’s a good possibility you made a New Year’s resolution to stop drinking or abusing drugs. For many newly sober people, the thought of giving up t…
December 19, 2016
This topic of discussion may seem redundant by now, but when you find yourself in a situation you are not prepared for, these tips will come back to you, and hopefully become very handy. The h…
December 17, 2016
Giving back is a crucial component in recovery. 12 step programs greatly value it, and it’s the perfect way to get out of ourselves, and give back this holiday season. For a lot of peopl…
December 14, 2016
Our Mental Health is just as important as our physical health. We tend to put these needs aside easier than the physical ones, but learning how to boost your mental strength will help you phys…
December 12, 2016
There is generally a lot of fear, anxiety, and worry that comes around with the holidays, and having to spend time with families and loved ones. This part is unavoidable, and for many ruins th…
December 10, 2016
It can be depressing as we get older and realize that the very family we were born into, may no longer be the family that nurtures us, supports us, or is part of our 'family' holiday celebrati…
December 7, 2016
Loss in and out of recovery is unfortunately an unavoidable part of life. Everyone experiences a range of significant losses over time, and as painful as it is, grieving is a necessary and hea…
December 5, 2016
Who knew there was a Fentanyl pill manufacturing ‘laboratory’ in Cottonwood Heights, and in a family neighborhood. The DEA The DEA said they had been investigating the house and it…
November 27, 2016
Commonly, the behavior of addicts leads everyone around them to walk on eggshells, and not know how to act. Either people are afraid to incur the anger of the addict, or afraid to risk sending…
November 27, 2016
These days the expression “I am so depressed right now, today, in life, etc..” has become almost a mood people refer to, but it is important to remember that to many, depression is…
November 27, 2016
Almost one in five adults in the US, or 18 percent, lived with an alcoholic while growing up, and are now commonly referred to as Adult Children of Alcoholics, or ACOA. Not all alcoholic famil…
November 24, 2016
For many recovering addicts, sugar, caffeine and nicotine is the oh so comforting trifecta, and substitute for whatever substance they put down. Sugar may seem like a natural substitute for al…
November 22, 2016
The single-minded determination to addiction is not a personal failing; it’s a matter of brain chemistry. Dopamine is at the root of the problem, and it also offers a solution. According…
November 20, 2016
The theory of dissonance reduction predicts if our beliefs are incompatible with our behavior, something has to change: either our beliefs or our behavior. In general, we will choose the path…
November 17, 2016
Across the nation, families are struggling with addiction, with youth, young adult, and adult children addicted to drugs. In more cases than not, parents will do almost anything to help their…
November 15, 2016
This past October 2016, Vermont proposed regulations that would limit the number of opioid-based prescriptions a patient can receive based on certain criteria. When just looking at the face va…
