If you are serious about your recovery journey, you may wonder whether there is a typical treatment roadmap to help you set some expectations. The belief that everything is going to get better quickly after starting treatment is a common misconception. A realistic roadmap helps you manage your expectations and stay motivated. When Will I … Read more
Everyone needs support from family members. This is especially true when you are in addiction recovery. Your family is your baseline support system that helps you stay motivated and maintain progress. The importance of family support is why many treatment centers encourage families to get involved in their loved one’s recovery journey. Many facilities offer … Read more
Substance use disorder (SUD) may lead to many unfavorable outcomes such as infectious disease transmission, organ failures, suicides, and overdose deaths. For years, public health professionals and experts in the field of addiction and recovery have researched how to reduce the harm associated with using substances. Harm reduction is necessary to meet people where they … Read more
If you have decided to begin rehab, you may be worried about how it could affect your job or career. Many people struggle with this question. Others even avoid seeking treatment for fear of losing their job or experiencing stigma at work. However, if you are more informed about the federal laws and workplace anti-discrimination … Read more
In the field of addiction recovery, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been long recognized as an effective treatment method. A similar intervention, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), can be equally effective to help ease anxiety and other common mental health conditions. DBT is particularly important in caring for people who have suicidal tendencies. What Is Dialectical Behavior … Read more
The secret to sustainable recovery is rebuilding a healthy and balanced lifestyle. There are many coping skills and self-management tactics to help you make your lifestyle stress-free, orderly, and balanced. Recovering individuals who commit to this learning experience may benefit from various life skills in many ways. Daily Skills to Care for Yourself As you … Read more
