In the world of recovery for substance abuse, mental health is a key aspect when it comes to healing. Beyond the surface of addiction lies many unresolved issues including trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Providing those in recovery coping strategies and equipping them with the tools necessary to reenter the world after a recovery center is vital for a person to stay sober. Let’s look at how mental health impacts those in recovery and how to treat these … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of Mental Health During Substance Abuse Treatment
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Andrew Galperin Finds Peace in the Outdoors through Back2Basics
Nearly six months into the recovery program at Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery, Andrew Galperin is finding his footing. When he entered the program, years of substance abuse had left him out of shape and struggling to complete the hikes and outdoor excursions B2B residents frequently take. Now, Galperin is using a rope to descend large boulders on the way to Gold Strike Hot Springs to soak, unwind and stargaze – a challenging hike that perfectly encapsulates the benefit of his time in … [Read more...] about Andrew Galperin Finds Peace in the Outdoors through Back2Basics
Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery Providing Life Skills to Those in Recovery
At Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery, we are known for our unique use of outdoor adventures to help young men recover from addiction. However, the lessons they learn every day in our many programs in Flagstaff offer a variety of life skills these young men will use in their daily lives for years to come. Here are a few of the ways we are helping our clients overcome addiction and reacclimate themselves to the world around them. Independent Living Education During addiction, many people … [Read more...] about Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery Providing Life Skills to Those in Recovery
Back2Basic’s Partnership with Sky’s the Limit Fund to Expand Access to Life-Saving Treatment
Treatment for substance use disorder remains the best tool for preventing the worst outcomes of addiction, which is why those struggling must enter a treatment program that works for them. However, the cost of treatment continues to increase, making it difficult for many people and their families to get the help they need. Back2Basics is helping do its part to close that financial gap by officially becoming a member of Sky’s the Limit Fund’s Program Partner Alliance. Sky’s the Limit Fund … [Read more...] about Back2Basic’s Partnership with Sky’s the Limit Fund to Expand Access to Life-Saving Treatment
The Transformative Role Exercise Plays in Recovery
With the new year upon us, many people will embark on a path of sobriety. One aspect that plays a key role in sobriety during this time of the year is creating an exercise routine. Doing so helps the person create a healthy plan they can stick with to regain their health after addiction. Let’s look at how exercise plays an important role in a person’s sobriety and can help them stay on their recovery path for the new year. Restoring Physical and Mental Resilience Regular exercise is a key … [Read more...] about The Transformative Role Exercise Plays in Recovery
Home for the Holidays: Supporting B2B Graduates with Christmas in Recovery
Drug and alcohol addiction tends to change the typical dynamic of the holidays. A loved one struggling with addiction often isn’t interested in this time to connect and bond with family and loved ones. For some people, the holidays can bring about triggering events that can make addictive tendencies even worse. This means the holidays often become an unhappy time or they may never have been happy for that person. Recovery represents a reset and a chance to live a sober life and put things into … [Read more...] about Home for the Holidays: Supporting B2B Graduates with Christmas in Recovery
Six Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays
For those in recovery, the holidays can be one of the more difficult times of year. Many triggers take place during this time that can cause a relapse to take place. Understanding your triggers and how to cope with them can prevent this from happening. Let’s look at a few ways you can make sure you stay away from triggers and remain sober during this holiday season. Create New Traditions The holidays are a time when people tend to overindulge in everything from food to drinking. These … [Read more...] about Six Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays
Baby Steps are Key to Success in Recovery
Humans have a tendency to rush success. We want the best possible outcomes in the quickest way possible, no matter the endeavor. The habit of wanting to get rich quickly in our careers and our lives is a hard one to break. The problem with this mentality is it either leads to another bad habit of cutting corners to success or creating unachievable expectations that set you up for failure. You cannot rush success, and this concept fits in perfectly with recovery from substance use. Recovery is a … [Read more...] about Baby Steps are Key to Success in Recovery
Community Engagement: A Key Part of Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery Program
Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery does much more than treat young men with substance abuse issues. The treatment center helps clients reconnect with the community through special outreach programs. These outreach programs allow the men in the Back2Basics facility to help their neighbors and become part of the community around them. As time goes by, Back2Basics continues to work with the community in a variety of ways, including helping the young men in the program get back in school and … [Read more...] about Community Engagement: A Key Part of Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery Program
Destigmatizing Relapse and Addiction
Substance abuse is the cause of thousands of deaths every year, affecting the lives of the people suffering through addiction and their loved ones. Treatment experts deal with these facts every single day. Treatment for substance use has come a long way, with a variety of options to help people achieve sobriety. However, these treatments don’t reach enough people who deal with substance abuse issues. One of the reasons for this is the stigma around addiction and relapse that still exists. We … [Read more...] about Destigmatizing Relapse and Addiction