Relapse prevention information for those in recovery from addiction.
It takes time to recover from addiction. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic brain disease that affects the brain in all areas including pleasure, cognitive abilities, memory, and motivation. Because addiction does not occur overnight, recovery from addiction is also a lengthy process that may involve relapses. Luckily, there are things you can do … Read more
Substance use disorder (SUD) affects every aspect of those who suffer from it, including the mind, body, and spirit. Addressing needs in all these areas requires a holistic approach that considers the whole person. Holistic treatment is a comprehensive approach that aims to reduce symptoms of withdrawal while promoting well-being in other equally important areas, … Read more
If you have started residential addiction treatment after detox, anxiety has likely become an unwanted but unshakeable companion. You may have hoped that early sobriety would bring more peace and stability. Instead, you feel more anxious, restless, and edgy. When you feel this way, pause and breathe. Know that you are not alone since anxiety … Read more
Relapse prevention might be the most crucial part of one’s recovery journey. Because it takes time to hone relapse prevention skills, those in recovery should make use of every resource available out there. The 12-Step programs are intended to reduce relapse rates and help people maintain their sobriety at no cost to the participant. There … 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
Not everyone who’s gone through addiction treatment knows the importance of watching out for triggers after treatment. This lack of alertness has many contributing factors. One is overconfidence. Some people think that after reaching sobriety after weeks of hard work, they are safe from relapse. Another reason is ignorance about what might be triggering in … Read more
Addiction recovery is a life-long process, and the danger of relapse is present even years or decades after getting sober. Seeing a loved one relapse after a long period of sobriety can be difficult to watch. You may feel disappointed, angry, even betrayed, or think that it will be hard to be supportive in the … Read more
Moving out of rehab and back into the “real” world is a big deal for most of us. But, starting a new job, complete with the stresses and expectations of a job can make this worse. The closer the new job starts to the end of rehab, the harder it will be. Of course, getting … Read more
Over 85% of the U.S. population drinks. For the less than 15% of us who don’t, refusing alcohol at social events, bars, and with friends, that can feel like ostracization. This is especially true for individuals who used to drink, especially a lot, and are finding new ways to spend time with friends, without alcohol. If you’re … Read more
Over 19.7 million Americans struggle with a substance use disorder. Each year, some 11% of us reach out and go to either inpatient or outpatient rehab. For many, once that 30-90-day program is over, so is rehab. Substance use disorder treatment has come a long way in a few short decades, and the length and … Read more
