Recovery is a lifelong process that requires continual management and fostering. For those of us who are a part of the lives of a person in recovery, there are things we can do to help make the process easier and ensure their best chances for long-term success. Learn how you can help!
So you decided you might need a student rehab program, but you are not sure if you can do it logistically. You have a job, school and/or a family; how can you just disregard all these responsibilities for 3 months? One of the biggest roadblocks for attending treatment are these responsibilities. We see people every…
One in eight Americans suffers from alcohol addiction. Of the 20.6 million adults who suffer from an alcohol use disorder, less than 10% seek treatment. Interestingly enough, financials and availability are rarely the problems; instead, almost 96% of people who fail to seek treatment for alcohol addiction do so because they believe they do not…
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is hard. Within the first couple of days, people will experience a range of thoughts and feelings. This shift can make it hard to participate in daily activities – especially if you are attending treatment. A vast majority of people entering recovery feel lethargic throughout their day. Without enough…
Depression is weird. It is a disease but due to its historical stigma, talking about it can be a little tricky. Depression awareness and knowledge has become better as of recently, but unfortunately, it is still widely misunderstood. This can make it hard to talk about the topic with family or friends. People can feel…
For many people, the road of addiction was paved with trauma, misfortunes, broken relationships, and ultimately to the destruction of one’s overall well-being. The recovery process starts with understanding and accepting your past and leads to self-forgiveness. Once you can acknowledge and come to terms with the pains of the past through programs like trauma…
So you did it! You took action over your life and made the decision to get sober. You feel healthier, clear-headed, all around just plain better. Not only does it feel good to be sober, but you feel better about yourself for staying sober. Then, all of a sudden you have one of those days…
The search for a reputable addiction treatment facility can be hard. Hopefully, we can steer you in the right direction away from deceptive marketing to save you some time and money. 1. Credentials First and foremost are the licensures of the doctors and therapists of the program. Counselors, therapists, and psychologists are the health professionals…
It can be a bit difficult or a little awkward welcoming back a fellow employee after they have been absent for mental health reasons or a professionals rehab program. Historically these issues have been traditionally taboo and are generally loaded with stigma. You might ask yourself: How do I act? Do I ask about it…
Addiction is never natural for the person involved or for everyone in their life. If your loved one is struggling with addiction, the process of getting them the help they need might feel complicated. Sometimes you may want to sweep it under the rug and hope for the best. Unfortunately, as uneasy as it may…