Am I a High Functioning Alcoholic? Signs, Risks & When to Get Help
If you’re questioning whether you or someone you care about might be a high functioning alcoholic, you’re not alone. This form of alcohol use disorder is more common than many realize, affecting people who appear successful on the outside while…
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PHP vs Residential
Deciding which level of addiction treatment is right for you can feel overwhelming. Two of the most common options—partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and residential treatment—offer comprehensive care but differ significantly in structure, intensity, and living arrangements. Understanding the key differences…
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Recipe of the Month: Red Lentil & Sweet Potato Cakes with Sweet & Spicy Tomato Jam
Yield: One 9 inch Cheesecake INGREDIENTS For the Lentil Cakes 1/2 Cup Red Lentils 1 1/2 Cup Water 2 Sweet Potatoes Small Piece of Ginger, grated with microplane 2 Garlic Cloves, grated with microplane 1 Jalapeño 1/4 Cup Mint,…
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Advocacy and High Watch Recovery: Building Bridges for Positive Change
In the realm of addiction treatment, advocacy plays a pivotal role in shaping policies that enhance access to care, support, and recovery resources. High Watch Recovery Center, renowned as the world’s first 12-step treatment center, stands at the forefront of…
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Recipe of the Month: High Watch Cheesecake
Yield: One 9 inch Cheesecake 14 Servings | 20 Minutes INGREDIENTS Graham Cracker Crumbs 1 3⁄4 Cups Sugar 3 Tbs Salt Pinch Unsalted Butter (melted) 4 Tbs (1/2 stick) DIRECTIONS for the crust 1. To make the crust: Butter…
Read MoreDeveloping Successful Recovery Habits
“In recovery, recovering addicts do more than lose their addictions. Usually, they regain enjoyment of life… Most individuals want to be happy. Addicts learn that they may be happy – even joyful – by appreciating their lives in recovery. Instead…
Read MoreKeeping It Green On St. Patty’s Day
In AA we hear the phrase “keep it green” quite often. It is an important concept to maintain a beginners mind and remember where we came from no matter how long we’ve been sober for. The great thing is there…
Read MoreContinuing Care for Mental Health in Sobriety
Sobriety is an amazing journey, but the journey does not end when you put down the substance. One of the very first things I learned during my time at High Watch was during a Living Sober group. The group leader…
Read MoreHow Creativity Can Help With Recovery
People often labor under the delusion that using or abusing substances like drugs or alcohol help them “open their mind” or help them be “more creative”. Unfortunately, this is not true. For instance, the quote “write drunk, edit sober”, erroneously…
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