When it comes to beating your addiction, the first steps can be the most difficult. That’s why it’s essential to find the proper support systems to help throughout your entire journey. Research has proven that good support systems increase the chances of achieving lifelong sobriety.

Regular exercise and eating nutritiously are important throughout our lifetime. However, there’s never a time where these things are more important than during the addiction recovery process. When you make a habit out of these things, you’re more likely to feel better during recovery and avoid any future relapses.

September is National Recovery Month. Every year during this month, people come together to promote and support a strong recovery community for those recovering from substance abuse or addiction. This month is for spreading awareness of effective treatments and recognizing the dedication of service providers and community members who help people to reach a full recovery. It’s also a time for celebrating the achievements of those who’ve reached full recovery from substance addiction as well as those working toward recovery.

Suicide and addiction are two of the largest health risks of our day. Suicide is the second most common cause of death among young adults and teenagers and one of the top 10 leading causes of death overall in the U.S. Additionally, 3 million Americans have had or currently have an opioid addiction. These two concerns are very closely related.