Safe Harbor Recovery Center @RecoveryHarbor

Safe Harbor Recovery Center is open and accepting new clients but this twitter account is temporarily on pause. Please follow our parent company @SummitBHC for updates. safeharborrecovery.com

This twitter account is temporarily on pause, but The Aviary is open and accepting new clients. Please follow our parent company @SummitBHC for updates. safeharborrecovery.com

Stress can be a contributing factor to substance abuse, and it can lead to relapse during the recovery period. It's important that people in recovery focus on overcoming the negative aspects of stress. ow.ly/9nZn50yE0hn

Addiction stigma affects everyone, even young children. While your child doesn’t need to know every detail of your recovery, you should take the time to explain your situation in an age-appropriate manner. ow.ly/1ruO30q9agh

Clinicians, #behavioralhealth pros, #communityleaders and members, join Pinnacle and @RecoveryHarbor in #CharlottesvilleVA for coffee, networking and discussions about #addictiontreatment. Bring your business cards and info about your programs or services. RSVP @da683890bd42408

Even if your family desperately wants to believe you’ve changed, they may be afraid of having the rug pulled out from under them. In this case, be patient and let time offer the proof your loved ones need. ow.ly/KJsb30pWjbB

Clinicians, #behavioralhealth pros, #communityleaders and members, join Pinnacle and @RecoveryHarbor in #CharlottesvilleVA for coffee, networking and discussions about #addictiontreatment. Bring your business cards and info about your programs or services. RSVP @da683890bd42408

Treatment is the first step on the journey to recovery from substance abuse, but it is far from a cure. A person who has faced addiction must vigilantly guard their recovery for the rest of their life. ow.ly/OXBO30pPMaZ

For many years, it was thought that addiction was caused by drugs and moral failings but scientific research has led to a rethinking of this philosophy, with study after study showing that #addiction is far more complicated than previously explained. ow.ly/hTTC30pBFWO

Sobriety brings about many changes in a person’s life. The vast majority of them are improvements, but many people in recovery experience one negative change: loneliness. Loneliness in sobriety is common–and a risk factor for relapse. safeharborrecovery.com/fighting-lonel…

At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we encourage guests to learn as much as possible about any mental health conditions they may face in order to ensure optimal conditions for prolonged recovery. ow.ly/yGHr30prnhN

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Going to Rehab Away from Home. #recovery #addiction ow.ly/fHmG30piBwM

When we care about another person, it is normal to want to help, support, and encourage them through their struggles. But the loved ones of a person who is addicted may find themselves crossing into territory that goes beyond helping. #addiction ow.ly/mvW130pgJke

Recovery is a time of new beginnings. Often, this means taking a look at your relationships and determining if it’s wise to continue to remain in contact. ow.ly/sqBd30p5qDV

Across the United States, 46 million people experience mental illness each year. The average age of onset is 14, with 75 percent of conditions developing by age 24. #mentalhealthawareness ow.ly/Qsmn30oOo7X

The point of cognitive therapy is to recognize your own thoughts, attitudes, and expectations and then change false and distressing beliefs. This approach addresses our own part in causing the issues we face with our own beliefs. ow.ly/oI2S30oOo2R

Abstinence vs Harm Reduction: Which is better for #addiction treatment? ow.ly/RnX530oBCMX

For many people fighting #addiction, their friends, family, and colleagues may recognize they have crossed the line into problematic using before the sufferer can admit it to themselves. Here are some tips about how to recognize addiction. safeharborrecovery.com/signs-addictio…

Safe Harbor Recovery Center, located in #Portsmouth, Virginia, serves men and women who have been diagnosed with substance use disorders. Many of our clients struggle with addiction to alcohol, prescription opioids, heroin, meth, cocaine, and a variety of other drugs.

7 Ways to Care for Yourself While Loving Someone with a Substance Use Disorder safeharborrecovery.com/7-ways-care-fo…