There are a lot of things to think about as you enter addiction recovery. You may be thinking about your health and getting back to work. You may be wondering about those relationships that you did not leave on good terms. Now that you are thinking clearly, you may recognize your need for a bit…
Self-medicating involves using available medications or drinking alcohol to treat medical and mental health conditions that a person diagnosed for themselves without a doctor’s help. Most people do some type of self-medicating. When you have a cold and take an over-the-counter cold remedy, or when you hurt yourself and take a pain reliever to help,…
With the start of the new year comes people making New Year’s resolutions. If you are on the path towards sober living, the new year is the perfect time to set some sober goals for yourself. Starting the year with these goals in mind will help you stay on the path of sobriety throughout 2021…
Now that you have committed to going to an addiction treatment center, it is time to prepare for detox and rehab. You want to make your stay as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. Preparing for rehab essentially involves deciding what you will take and what you need to expect when you arrive. Preparing in advance…
Addiction recovery does not end when you complete your substance abuse treatment program. It is a continual process of growth beyond drug or alcohol addiction. As a result, it is a battle every day to avoid relapse and live a life of sobriety. Avoiding relapse includes identifying the signs of relapse and acting quickly to…
As you reach the end of the new year, it is the perfect time to make your list of sober goals. Setting goals for sober living is an individual process that depends on what stage of recovery you are currently in. Your goals at the beginning of your addiction treatment program will look different from…
Rehabilitating from drug or alcohol abuse is a process that can seem intimidating. It takes you through many different phases as you seek to step down from your addiction. Each phase of treatment is important, but some of the most important progress happens in talk therapy. Talk therapy impacts recovery by giving you a forum…
Witnessing someone suffer from the pain of addiction is difficult. You want to help, but sometimes you just don’t know how. Finding a way to help an addict in your life can be one of the most important factors in an individual’s recovery. One of the ways to help an addict may be for you…
Drug addiction affects millions of Americans, often negatively impacting their work, relationships, health, and well-being. While more effort is being put towards addiction recovery and various addiction treatment programs, there is still a long way to go. Educating people about the afflictions experienced by those battling substance abuse is one way to fight drug addiction.…
If you are on the journey to a drug-free life, you may have wondered how to practice patience. This is a crucial lesson for everyone to learn, but it can be particularly necessary for those striving to break free from drugs. You’ll discover that patience is a key attribute to help you along the way…