Port 45 Recovery’s Blog
Updates and advice on topics ranging from treatments, recovery news and mental health advice.
Welcome to 2021 Port 45 Family and Friends!
2020 was emotionally exhausting for many of us, including all of the staff here at Port 45 Recovery. But the new year gives us motivation to start anew! As I reflect on the last year I am reminded of a simple principle taught to me in recovery. “A grateful addict...
Addiction is Not a Character Defect
Hello, Port 45 Family and friends! Kathy here with my bi-weekly blog for Port 45 Recovery. I had an experience this last week that I thought that I would share. As a person in recovery, we are taught very early on about character defects. Things like lying,...
An Attitude of Gratitude in Recovery
Rick Fannin - Port 45 Recovery Finding an attitude of gratitude is a critical skill in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Many of us come into recovery beat down, broken, and grieving the loss caused by the unmanageability of our drinking or drug...
Recovery Advice: Slow Down and Take a Breath
Happy Thanksgiving Port 45 family and friends! This week marks the beginning of the holiday season and I wanted this week’s Blog to address staying sober during the holiday season. Even with restrictions with Covid-19 a lot of us have plans to be with our families and...
Tips to Avoid a Holiday Relapse
By: Rick Fannin, Port 45 Recovery The holidays should be a time of joy, happiness, and enjoying time with friends and family. However, the holidays do not always play out that way for everyone. For some, including those with drug or alcohol addiction, or those...
Recovering From Addiction: A Personal Account
When I was approached about writing a blog for Port 45 Recovery, I was humbled and overwhelmed. I overthink everything, so I immediately began to research the components of a good blog. What I found came down to one simple question to ask myself, “What am I passionate...
Addiction Treatment & Recovery Help
Port 45 Recovery believes that change is possible! We are proud to provide addiction treatment services in central and southern Ohio. In fact, we are one of Ohio's top-rated centers for addiction treatment services. At Port 45 Recovery, we understand the complexities...