Romantic relationships in recovery are tricky business. As a rule of thumb, most people will tell you to wait at least one full year before starting a new relationship with a love interest. This may seem like an incredibly long time but it is absolutely worth it and it is good advice for a number […]
When you are abusing drugs or alcohol, asking for help with addiction is a scary thought. When you are considering this, you are usually at a point of desperation where all other ideas have been tried and failed. In truth, asking for help is one of the bravest and smartest things you can do. If […]
When you are in treatment and trying to stay sober, the number one goal is to avoid drugs and alcohol at all costs. Unfortunately, relapse in addiction happens, and it happens frequently. People fresh out of rehab have a very high chance of relapsing, and the numbers slowly dwindle down as more time passes. For […]
There are aspects of recovery that may call for crossing personal comfort zones. One of these aspects is making new friends. It’s tempting to go back to spending time with old friends, but it’s not always the best idea. Especially if old friends aren’t supportive of your recovery by using drugs or drinking around you. […]
Whether you are in recovery from alcohol or another drug addiction, it’s recommended that those in recovery keep up with their sobriety by remaining involved with 12 step programs. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are similar in many ways. One way is the recommendation that new participants choose a sponsor. The point of a sponsor […]
Addiction is a disease that will fight to stay alive. Unfortunately, relapse is common and is likely to happen during substance abuse recovery outside of the treatment center. However, there are ways for you to avoid relapse. The first step is simply being aware of what your personal relapse triggers might be. Once you figure […]
Relapse after rehab is a touchy subject, but it shouldn’t be something that people in recovery should shy away from talking about. The truth is that relapse after rehab is not only possible, but it’s likely. Addiction is a disease, and just like other diseases, relapse and remission occur. That doesn’t mean you should plan […]
The possibility of addiction relapse is usually something that gets addressed in rehab. Relapse prevention programs can help clients to identify their triggers, come up with plans to cope with cravings, and avoid relapse on alcohol or drugs once they graduate from treatment and make their way into “the real world.” But our actions are […]
Addiction is a disease of lying, deceit, and dishonesty. For many in recovery, it is important to get back to the true self, a person that does not possess those qualities. Although it is easier said than done, being true to the self and others in recovery can help with the healing that needs to […]
Arguably, one of the most challenging aspects of addiction recovery is the immense lifestyle changes an individual must attain to reap the rewards of sobriety. Change is never easy because it seems to never come when we are prepared. But change for recovering individuals may be even more difficult because they are aware that these […]
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