Recovery

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Residential Treatment

Kristen Fuller, MDMarch 1, 2024Addiction, Recovery, Treatment ProgramsComfort medications vs. MAT, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Residential Treatment

Reading Time: 5 MinutesMedication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of prescription medications in addiction treatment to alleviate withdrawal symptoms associated with dependence urges and cravings associated with addiction. Alcohol and drug withdrawal side effects can be very uncomfortable and even life-threatening. By providing relief through medications, people have a higher chance of overcoming their addiction and becoming more […]

The Role of a Sober Companion in Your Recovery Journey

Kristen Fuller, MDJanuary 29, 2024RecoverySober Companion, The Role of a Sober Companion in Your Recovery Journey

Reading Time: 3 MinutesDo you ever feel your friends or family don’t quite understand what you are going through? Do you struggle to make connections in your community recovery circles? Are you nervous about seeking help from others in your recovery journey? Do you feel like you are going through recovery alone? The opposite of addiction isn’t just […]

How to Keep Your Recovery On Track During the Holidays

Kristen Fuller, MDDecember 4, 2023RecoveryHow to Keep Your Recovery On Track During the Holidays, Virtual Outpatient Therapy During the Holidays

Reading Time: 4 MinutesHow to Keep Your Recovery On Track During the Holidays: Virtual Outpatient Therapy During the Holidays Entering and staying in recovery during the holidays may seem challenging or impossible. Still, it is better to keep on track now than wait until you are in dire need, and with virtual therapy, you can begin and stay […]

Benefits of Entering Recovery Before the Holidays

Kristen Fuller, MDDecember 1, 2023RecoveryBenefits of Entering Recovery Before the Holidays

Reading Time: 4 MinutesFor those of us in recovery, we tend to wait until after the holidays to focus on our recovery and use the New Year holiday as a benchmark to begin our recovery journey. We live in a society focused on new beginnings and fresh starts, so our obsession with New Year’s resolutions is not surprising. […]

Matthew Perry’s Legacy in Addiction Recovery

Kristen Fuller, MDNovember 7, 2023Addiction, RecoveryMatthew Perry's Legacy in Addiction Recovery

Reading Time: 3 MinutesMatthew Perry recently passed away in a tragic accident. He was a friend to the world, and although he was most known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit television series Friends, he was a bright light and role model to those in the addiction recovery world. Matthew Perry struggled with substance abuse for decades, […]

The Importance of a Recovery Support System

Kristen Fuller, MDSeptember 8, 2023Recovery, Recovery MonthNational Recovery Month, The Importance of a Recovery Support System

Reading Time: 4 MinutesAddiction recovery can seem like a lonely process. You may feel isolated, triggering, and potentially leading to negative thoughts and behaviors. One of the most important aspects of your addiction recovery is developing a strong support system of individuals who hold you accountable, want to help you, and can offer you a sense of belonging […]

National Recovery Month: Your Recovery Tool Kit

Kristen Fuller, MDSeptember 6, 2023Recovery, Recovery Monthmental health recovery, National Recovery Month, Your Recovery Tool Kit

Reading Time: 4 Minutes“National Recovery Month started in 1989 and is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. This year, to address the nation’s growing crisis […]

Client Story: Akua Native Healing Center

Kristen Fuller, MDAugust 25, 2023Mental Health, RecoveryAkua Native Healing Center, Client Story: Akua Native Healing Center, Healing

Reading Time: 3 MinutesA Journey of Healing and Rediscovery: From Darkness to Spiritual Fulfillment at Akua Far from the serene landscape of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate reservation, one Akua Native Healing Center client found herself at a crossroads. As her life unfolded on the West Coast, hundreds of miles away from her roots, a new journey began. I […]

Sober Living vs. Residential Treatment, What’s the Difference?

Kristen Fuller, MDAugust 10, 2023Recovery, UncategorizedSober Living vs. Residential Treatment

Reading Time: 3 MinutesProfessional levels of care for addiction treatment vary in terms of time and intensity of treatment. Treatment intensity ranges from inpatient hospitalization and residential treatment to intensive outpatient and outpatient day treatment, but how does sober living fit into this spectrum? What is residential treatment? Residential treatment is specialized inpatient treatment in a 24-hour non-hospital […]

Staycation in Recovery: Creating a Relaxing Retreat at Home

Kristen Fuller, MDAugust 8, 2023RecoveryStaycation in Recovery

Reading Time: 4 MinutesSchool’s out for summer, which means fun in the sun, BBQs, and vacations…but in this current economy, not everyone can afford to travel right now. If you are in recovery, either for a mental health disorder or a substance use disorder, the stress of planning a vacation may be more than you bargained for. Planning […]

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