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 get help to stop using drugs and/or alcohol is the critical first step in any person’s recovery. Admitting that you have a substance use disorder and need professional care to overcome and get clean is also the most important step in the recovery process. During your journey, therapy for addiction recovery will play…
The 12-step addiction treatment method has played a vital role in the history of American society. Even non-drinkers have likely heard of a 12-step addiction treatment program and can probably name a few of the steps. While grounded initially in spirituality, the benefits of a 12-step recovery program go far beyond asking for help from…
There is a therapeutic approach to treating addiction that will instill in you an ability to live your life in the present, help you develop healthy methods of managing stress, find emotional balance in your life, and improve your most important relationships with family and friends. It’s called dialectical behavior therapy for substance abuse, and…
The cycle of addiction recovery is anything but straightforward. The addiction cycle and the recovery from it should be viewed as a lifelong journey that can be difficult, scary, but ultimately rewarding as you progress to your final destination of a clean, sober and happier life. If you or someone you care about is drinking…
2020 through 2021 has been a difficult time for most everyone. However, the pandemic has been especially challenging for those battling addiction during COVID. The increased levels of stress, fears for the health and well-being of yourself and your family members, heightened anxiety, quarantine measures, and the sheer volume of emotions experienced since the spring…
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…