Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provides many enrichments for those who attend their meetings regularly. But the benefits of Narcotics Anonymous meetings are also available for newcomers. NA is a place that provides information about how to stop substance abuse and how to maintain and support others in a community that fights substance use. The benefits of…
Getting sober is truly an accomplishment. However, staying sober can be very difficult. Many roadblocks in life can cause you to fall off the wagon, including stressors in daily life and new and traumatic events. Finding the right relapse prevention program can help you learn to cope with new changes before they appear. If you…
Addiction does not have to take over your life. Awareness of your lifestyle and the behaviors that bring you to using drugs or alcohol can help you to better understand when and why you use these substances. Preventing addiction is a lifelong struggle that gets easier when you have more robust coping techniques. Recognizing the…
If you are in recovery, you know how important it is to stay present in your day-to-day life. The act of staying present means having a sense of being rooted in your experience in the current moment without concern for the past or future. When you spend time ruminating, obsessively thinking about your past, or…
Deciding to seek sobriety is a meaningful step towards personal success. However, the holidays can complicate that decision as situations arise that may pressure you to drink or use substances. Stay sober during holidays by determining which resources can best support you and obtaining those resources. Avedis Detox Center offers relapse prevention programs as well…
A relapse prevention program is all about self-control, learning important coping skills, and coming to a better understanding of one’s self, triggers, emotions, tendencies, weaknesses, and temptations. Preventing relapse after a detox and recovery treatment is managed through a professional relapse prevention program designed to alter behaviors and anticipate the triggers associated with a patient’s…