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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 struggling with alcohol dependence behind closed doors. At High Watch Recovery Center in Kent, Connecticut,…
Read MorePHP 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 between PHP vs residential treatment can help you make an informed decision that supports your…
Read MoreRecipe 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, chopped 2 Tsp. Chaat Masala 1 Tsp. Ground Fennel 1/2 Tsp. Garam Masala 1 Tbsp.…
Read MoreAdvocacy 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 addiction treatment. Located in Kent, Connecticut, High Watch provides comprehensive care across all levels, focusing…
Read MoreRecipe 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 a 9-inch springform pan, at least 3 inches high, and wrap the outside of the…
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 of killing themselves with their addictive substances, they live in freedom.” ~Dr. Francis A. Martin,…
Read MoreCan Sad Music Help with Depression?
You might be asking, why would someone who is struggling with depression want to listen to sad music? Most of us would suggest listening to something upbeat and cheerful! It’s not exactly the first thing we recommend when our friends are feeling down. But there’s actually some science behind this suggestion. And it’s related to…
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 are a lot of ways that you can keep it green on a daily basis…
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 exclaimed “life is not all cupcakes and rainbows just because I got sober.” It wasn’t…
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 attributed to Ernest Hemingway, is not actually at all what the famous writer even said.…
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