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. … [Read more...] about Andrew Galperin Finds Peace in the Outdoors through Back2Basics
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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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Destigmatizing Relapse and Addiction
Finding Your True Self Through Recovery
Growing up in a small town in Indiana, Jay Zody never felt like he truly fit in. Coming from a hardworking family, Zody lived the life of a typical midwestern boy, playing sports and making good grades, until he fell in with the wrong crowd in his late teens. What once was a good life took a drastic … [Read more...] about Finding Your True Self Through Recovery