The road to recovery is a long and difficult one. With so many temptations, it can be tough to stay sober for any length of time. For this reason, the best way to maintain sobriety is by arming yourself with all the right information. You can rely on a long list of resources to keep …
Part of the reason why people are afraid of seeking treatment for substance abuse is that they’re afraid they won’t be able to have fun without drugs or alcohol. Frankly, it’s not hard to see why that is sometimes. Our society really likes to perpetuate the myth that drugs and alcohol – especially alcohol – …
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It can be easy to feel a sense of accomplishment to overcome an addiction and obtain sobriety. This can be easy to celebrate as you turn your life around and start to look forward to the future. Although it’s easy to be excited about sobriety, the thrilling feeling you experience can start to dissipate as …
While we may attempt to convince ourselves that alcohol and substance use can take the edge away from our most difficult emotions or personal problems, the truth is that these nefarious influences on our well-being also compound our stress at seemingly exponential rates. Regardless of our intentions, we often forget that alcohol and substance abuse …
While you’re in a rehab treatment center, you’ll be learning the coping tools that make sobriety possible. However, this doesn’t mean it will be easy to avoid using alcohol again. You’ll have to use the healthy coping mechanisms you’re taught in rehab to combat those cravings and the triggers that cause them. For some, this …
The terms “sobriety” and “recovery” are common in rehab for substance addiction: drugs and alcohol. Therefore, to free yourself from drug and alcohol addiction, these are the common words you will come across. Many people are not able to differentiate these words; others think they mean the same. Unfortunately, that’s not the case: each word …
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Often, someone trapped in the throngs of addiction cannot image life being anything else. We can feel like all hope is lost. Thankfully, there is help and that help can open the doors to an exciting addition-free life. So what does an addiction-free life look like? Healthier There are virtually zero health benefits of a …
Facing and overcoming addiction is never an easy feat. If you are looking for ways on how to make sobriety easier, it is important to first assess your personal situation, behavioral patterns, as well as your own unique struggles with addiction itself. In order to remain sober, motivated, and free from temptation, there are a …
Are you or your family member facing the problems associated with alcoholism and substance abuse? If so, attending 12-step meetings may make a difference in helping you remain sober and put an end to alcoholism. First, it is important to outline the twelve steps that are part of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). In order to recover …