Getting admitted into an addiction treatment program is a major step toward recovery, and it requires significant courage. The thought of overcoming addiction by facing problems and changing oneself can be intimidating for some. That’s why there are many facets of addiction treatment that focus on improving support structures for clients, such as family therapy…
The goal of an alcohol rehab program is to get sober and stay that way. To reach this goal, you must make a tremendous amount of effort. Is this effort worth it? In other words, will your life really change for the better when you establish a sober lifestyle? Without a doubt, the answer to…
You might think at first that being sober in college might sound boring or even scary, but when you experience college life without drinking or partying you begin to learn many crucial and important life lessons.
Spending time alone can be tough in recovery; which is why this pandemic has not been kind to people in recovery. As the holiday season approaches and we are still in this pandemic, we must prepare for the uncomfortable truth that we might not be seeing loved-ones this year. Of course, this social interaction that is very much needed in recovery is no longer going to be there. Here are some ways we can help mitigate the potential for loneliness and sadness.
Drug dependence and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand, but they actually refer to two different things. Dependence is a chemical phenomenon, referring to the body’s reliance on a substance to continue normal functioning, while drug addiction is both physiological and psychological, and is more life-threatening. If you or someone you love is struggling with drug…
Meth (or methamphetamine) is a potent stimulant that may trigger dependence or addiction, right after the first use. Once the body adjusts to having meth in the system, the individual may crave more of it just to avoid feeling sick. If you or a loved one is struggling with meth addiction, you may reach out…
Relapse is said to be an almost inevitable part to recovery. However, there are a variety of ways we can keep our sobriety in tact. Planning and preparation are keys to maintaining long-lasting sobriety. One of the ways in which we prepare in recovery is establishing a 3-Step Exit Plan. Learn how to create one here!
Do not ignore your feelings. Avoid keeping secrets. Disregard the opinions of others. Do not grow overconfident.
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Relapse is often discussed as someone engaging in substance use after being sober. A relapse is not simply a one time use of substances, a relapse is a process that frequently begins before the actual use of the substances has started.
Who are we to get to use substances to “shut off” the world, or numb our pain? What makes us so special that we get the “easy way” out in life, as opposed to facing our struggles with courage, dignity, integrity, and gratitude like many others? Of the many perpetuating factors of substance use, the entitlement factor described is one that can be challenged and defeated entirely within the self.