If you or a loved one has struggled with a substance use disorder, you know that recovery requires a wealth of resources and energy. In the face of what may seem like overwhelming odds, self-help books about addiction may seem superficial or even pointless. DIY...
The Thanksgiving holiday can be tricky for those in addiction recovery. For some, Thanksgiving poses no threat to their sobriety. For others, the holiday may create anxiety, discomfort, or fear because of its connection to alcohol or drug use. Tips and Encouragement...
The notion of success often ties to fame. Movie stars, musicians, singers–when they attain success, we tend to look up to, admire, and envy them. And when they fail? We notice–and we can either turn their dirty laundry into gossip or use it to glean wisdom...
One of the greatest challenges faced by the loved ones of someone suffering from addiction is knowing how to help. But no matter how much we desire to rescue friends or family from the burning houses of their addictions, we can’t force anyone to recover. Your loved...
Many artists and creative people believe that drugs and alcohol enhance their art or creative production. This is a myth. In reality, substance abuse chokes creativity and weakens the mind and body. It physically degrades every ability a person has, both natural and...
When first arriving at St. Gregory I had mixed feelings about the health and wellness workouts. I came in at 136 lbs and didn’t think it was possible to reach... - Chris
The good life is not merely a life free from addictions, physical and/or psychological—addictions that usually are the outward manifestations of deeper problems—but a life lived in harmonious balance, free... - Matt
I came to St. Gregory’s at my all-time worst—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Having gone through a bad rehab experience once before, I had been very reluctant in succumbing to that... - CJ
No matter where I start my thought process when reflecting upon my time before, during and after St. Gregory’s, I always seem to end up in the same place in... - Kaele