Mental Health

Mental health plays an important role in addiction treatment and recovery. Professional mental health services, psychotherapy, self-care, and socialization are all important qualities to seek out while pursing sobriety.
Alcohol

The Rise in Non-Alcoholic Drinks and What it Means for Your Recovery

Are non-alcoholic beverages safe for those in recovery? Explore the pros and cons of these drinks and if they are right for you.
Family Wellness

What is Family Therapy?

Problems of one family member can impact the whole system. Understand what family therapy is and how it can help you and your loved ones begin to heal.
Wellness

Unlocking the Power of Better Nutrition in Recovery

Healthy eating is essential to recovery. Learn how to stick to a balanced diet without sacrificing the foods you love using these tips.
Wellness

Navigating Recovery with Labyrinth Walking

What Is a Labyrinth? The structure’s namesake, the Labyrinth of Knossos, was an elaborate, maze-like trap designed by the Ancient Greek architect Daedalus for Minos, King of Crete, to hold the mythical beast the Minotaur captive. While the original labyrinth was created to confuse and imprison, the structure has evolved to hold a more symbolic […]
Blog

The Sweat Lodge: Healing with Heat

Sweat lodges are sacred indigenous structures that heal the mind and body. Keep reading to discover how they can benefit your recovery.
Relationships

Boundaries in Recovery: What They Are, How to Set Them, and Why You Need Them

Setting boundaries is essential in addiction recovery not just for the family, but the person with the substance use disorder themselves. Here's why.
Wellness

Harmonious Healing with Sound Baths

If you enjoy listening to music or have that favorite song you love to blast on replay, then you’ve already experienced some of the healing powers of sound. Enjoyed by all walks of life, sound baths can help you relax and de-stress after a long day, or a rough patch in recovery. Continue reading to […]
Recovery

Sleep and Recovery: Rest Your Way to Better Health

Learn how getting enough sleep benefits your health, and why developing healthy sleep habits is vital to recovering from drug addiction.
Blog

Why Do People Use Kratom? The Hype Behind Alternative Medicine

Kratom is an herbal, opioid-like substance from Southeast Asia growing in popularity. But are kratom's various uses really safe or beneficial?
Blog

Moving Forward: 4 Steps to Overcoming Regret and Finding Inner Peace

Feel like regret is keeping you stuck in the past? Discover strategies for dealing with regret in healthy and empowering ways.
Mental Health

Mental Health Experts Share How They Strengthen Their Own Mental Health

Want to start prioritizing your mental health but don't know where to start? Find out how Mountainside's mental health experts are taking care of their mental well-being.
Blog

How to Know if Therapy is Working

Becoming self-aware is one of the biggest signs of progress in therapy. Read about steps you can take to see if therapy is working for you.