by WestBridge | Jan 1, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
This time of year brings a focus on endings—but also on new beginnings: A New Year will be here before we know it, and with it a fresh start; a clean slate; a chance to start again. This is an appealing concept for anyone, but maybe especially for those in recovery....
by WestBridge | Nov 1, 2022 | Holidays, Wellness, WestBridge
Aside from New Year’s Eve, there may be no single-day event in the U.S. where alcohol plays as big of a role as it does on that Big Game day in February. Even if you avoid the temptations in your home, there are triggers at parties, events, and even in the commercials...
by WestBridge | Oct 26, 2022 | Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
Let’s face it: sometimes the weekends can be hard when you’re in recovery from addiction. Maybe it’s the idea of having too much time on your hands, or you don’t want to pass up on going out with friends, or maybe you’re just not sure what to do for fun on a Friday...
by WestBridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Small changes have been transpiring in the participant common areas of our treatment programs. Fresh fruits, nuts and whole-grain snacks have become the staple, in place of candy, cookies and the occasional celebration cake. While this change initially faced...
by WestBridge | Aug 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Wellness
American troops have been actively entrenched in battle for well over a decade, and the effects are taking their toll on generations of individuals, spouses, and families in ways that are often visible, but just as often, not visible. It’s these invisible scars of...
by WestBridge | Aug 16, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Stress is the catch-all word for any time we’re overwhelmed or over-worked. Factors that cause people stress are money, relationships, jobs, family responsibilities, and worries about these or other aspects of life. The effects of stress shouldn’t be underestimated,...
