Alcohol Relapse Prevention and the Three Stages of Relapse
Alcohol relapse prevention is essential for sobriety. What most people fail to realize, however, is that relapsing is a process made up of three stages.
You’re Never Too Old to Get Sober: Resources for the Elderly Addict
Nearly half of Americans say someone close to them is addicted to drugs. When most think of a drug addict, they picture a drug addict as a rebellious young person or someone who’s homeless. But would you picture your senior relatives as drug addicts? Senior drug and alcohol abuse is under-diagnosed. Unlike younger people, seniors […]
5 Questions to Ask Before You Start Dating a Recovering Addict
Are you falling for a recovering addict? If so, it’s okay to feel hesitant about committing at first. Addiction has many negative stereotypes that our culture pushes on us at every turn. But it’s important to educate yourself about the truth behind addiction and what it really means to be with a recovering addict. Although dating someone in […]
Why Moral Failings Don’t Explain Addictions
For thousands of years, humans used stories in order to explain the world around them, even those things they didn’t understand. It provided a framework with which to operate and make predictive judgments, even if it was completely inaccurate or outright false. Greek and Roman mythology attempted to explain why it rains, where mountains originated […]
All Addicts Need A Support Structure To Succeed in Recovery
Every addict in New Jersey, or anywhere you look requires accommodations and treatment curated specifically to their personal needs and unique struggles in order to be successful in their recovery. However, there are a few things that everyone who suffers from drug and alcohol addiction, or really any addiction at all, require to reach active […]
Experimental Prison in NJ Acts More Like Rehab Center than Jail
It seems as though the government is starting to take notice that time spent in prison or jail should be used to rehabilitate the offender rather than being seen totally as a punishment. Though there are many forms of rehabilitating people, addiction treatment is New Jersey’s current focus – at least as far as the […]
3 Things You Need to Know About Addiction
Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions and stigmas surrounding addiction. Whether you are suffering from addiction yourself, or your loved one has developed a substance abuse issue, its crucial to separate fact from fiction. Here are three things you should know about addiction. For more information, contact our top rated drug rehab centers today. Addiction Is […]
How to Welcome Your Spouse Home After Treatment
Relapse is very common within the first couple of weeks after returning from treatment. When your loved one returns home after their experience, your support as their spouse is very important. Keep in mind; your loved one has just embarked on a new sober lifestyle. Their entire world as they previously knew it has been […]
Should I Tell My Kids I’m Going to Rehab?
Deciding to start your journey to sobriety is a huge step. This is a decision that will change your life forever. If you are a parent, you might be wondering if you should tell your children that you are going to rehab. Chances are your children have recognized your struggles with substances. Therefore, it’s important […]
3 Tips from People Who Have Overcome Alcoholism
If you suffer from alcohol addiction, the future might seem bleak. It’s often hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you are in the trenches of addiction. However, with the right professional help, there is hope. Below are a few tips from individuals who overcame alcohol addiction. If you are […]
