by Orange County Recovery | Mar 17, 2020 | Blog
In these crazy times, how can we deal with feelings of overwhelm and panic without our old ways of coping? How do we learn to show up to whatever comes with grace and calm? Many of us in recovery—especially early recovery—have been overcome with intense waves of... 
by Orange County Recovery | Mar 11, 2020 | Blog
Many people who have decided to sober up face the challenge of a partner who isn’t on the same page. It is natural to have concerns that your significant other’s drinking or using could impact your chances for recovery. And of course, it’s scary to think that you... 
by Orange County Recovery | Feb 11, 2020 | Blog
Recent figures released by the Centers for Disease Control indicate that 2018 saw the first decline in drug overdose deaths in 20 years. Despite that bright spot, the numbers remain staggeringly high. In 2018, overdoses killed 67,000 Americans, compared to 70,000 the... 
by Orange County Recovery | Feb 2, 2020 | Blog
Mindfulness. We hear this word thrown around with astonishing frequency—so much so that it seems like becoming more mindful can be a panacea for anything that ails us. What does it mean though, and how exactly do you practice mindfulness? Well, being mindful simply... 
by Orange County Recovery | Dec 31, 2019 | Blog
How do we keep our recovery alive, fresh, and vital year after year? Often we hear about a “pink cloud” experience—a period, usually in early recovery, when things are going well, and we are filled with gratitude and wonder at our newfound freedom. What is this...
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