Admitting You Have a ProblemSeeking Treatment For Addiction RecoveryAdjusting to Sober Living Addiction recovery is never easy, and there are a lot of aspects of it that may seem impossible when you’re in the thick of it. Recovery is a unique...
If you are considering going to rehab, congratulations. That is a huge step in the right direction. Maybe you are already scheduled to enter rehab, but you want to do some more research on what to expect from detox. Not sure what happens during...
Whether you're in the midst of recovery or just getting started, learning as much as you can about what to expect will offer you a leg up. Knowing how detox and treatment work, understanding what you need to do, and staying on the right path now...
Recovery is a lifelong process of sobriety and growth. Having come through treatment is a major milestone in your journey. Accepting your addiction, facing it, and moving forward takes a lot of courage. You’ve accomplished a lot. Once you are out...
Many people don’t receive the treatment they need in addiction recovery because they are in denial. Denial is what prevents change. No matter how your addiction has influenced your life, denial means you are avoiding feelings of guilt and shame...
Addiction recovery begins with detox. This is a major physical aspect of recovery, but there is a lot to come. The emotional aspects of recovery are vital to staying sober and preventing relapse. Making amends is more than something to check off...
Unfortunately, addiction is a disease that is often heavily judged by the public. Even when someone is in recovery, there is a lot of judgment regarding the addiction itself and how it started or its effect on others. Even though it is common, many...
When someone struggling with substance use hears the word sobriety, they may think of boredom or a lack of fun. Sobriety can seem overwhelming for someone addicted to drugs or alcohol. Why do you need to have one extreme or another? Can't you cut...
Congratulations, you did it! You finished rehab. That is a huge step on your recovery journey. As amazing as it is, there is still a lot of work to continue as you adjust to living outside the walls of a treatment center. Recovery does not mean...
Support groups play a vital role in helping individuals navigate recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). Among these, 12-step programs stand out as one of the most widely recognized and effective approaches. The 12-step program benefits are...
