friendship Archives | Page 2 of 3 | Amethyst Recovery Center

Developing Social Skills at Amethyst Recovery

by Justin Kunst | May 20, 2016 | Rehab Aftercare, Treatment

Nobody can go through addiction recovery alone. If we are to remain sober, we need a healthy support network upon whom we can lean when we need help. But for some people, this will be difficult to attain. Some of us have found that our social skills were lacking while...

This Is Your Future on Drugs

by Justin Kunst | May 5, 2016 | Addiction

There’s a 1997 anti-drug commercial starring Rachel Leigh Cook that you’ve probably heard of before. A remake of an older PSA (which launched the popularity of the “this is your brain on drugs” slogan), the 1997 version achieved such a high level of popularity that it...

The Beauty of Diversity in Recovery

by Justin Kunst | Apr 26, 2016 | Recovery

On page 17 of Alcoholics Anonymous, diversity receives an important mention. Bill Wilson, co-founder of AA, writes: “We are average Americans. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and...

The Role of Friends and Family in Recovery

by Justin Kunst | Apr 25, 2016 | Addiction, Intervention, Rehab Aftercare, Treatment

At Amethyst Recovery, we very much believe that recovery is a group effort. Not just in the sense of the other addicts and alcoholics that our patients will meet if they stay in our sober living facilities, but also in terms of the friends and family that the patient...

Young People in Recovery

by Justin Kunst | Apr 22, 2016 | Addiction, Rehab Aftercare, Treatment

When many picture groups like AA or NA, they picture middle-aged men and women who have reached the end of their ropes. They picture people who have been beaten down by life for decades, losings jobs and families along the way. Sadly, however, there is no shortage of...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »

Will Your Adderall Dose Get You High?

Feb 5, 2021

The slow decline into addiction is a story we’ve all heard before and one that usually starts off with some sort of high—but can that happen accidentally? There are plenty of instances where FDA-approved medications inadvertently causing euphoric or similar...

Understanding Symptoms of Withdrawal

Jan 27, 2021

Have you ever spent days or weeks away from someone you typically see every day? Possibly a sibling, parent, or spouse. Did you start to miss them, wish you had them with you, and imagine the things about that person that bring you comfort? At first, the feelings seem...

5 Ways Exercise Can Help Recovering Addicts

Jan 16, 2021

A New Years’ resolution isn’t the only reason you should consider hitting the gym. Everyone knows that exercise has no shortage of physical and mental benefits. However, it has specific perks for those undergoing addiction treatment. Here are 5 targeted ways that...