Relapse is a common occurrence in the addiction recovery process. Staying sober after addiction treatment can be quite challenging. Experts have estimated that most individuals recovering from addiction often experience at least one relapse before achieving lasting sobriety. There are relapse warning signs to watch out for, especially if you are currently going through an…
When using them alongside traditional methods, holistic treatment offers benefits for those suffering from substance use disorder (SUD). Examples of such therapies include art, music, and outdoor activities. Integrating these modalities into a treatment plan is a practical approach to ensuring whole-body wellness. Traditional treatment processes include behavioral and medical interventions. These interventions often include…
When you or your loved one decides to enter recovery, you may wonder if traditional treatment will be enough. Medication, individual and group therapy, and a stable environment are powerful tools for recovery. Nevertheless, holistic approaches can work wonders too. Holistic recovery can supplement traditional treatment with supportive alternative offerings. The recovery process acknowledges the…
Springtime is an excellent part of the year to begin your journey toward sobriety. The natural world is in an inspiring state of renewal and regrowth. On a practical level, the warming weather can also open up great avenues for outdoor activities that will help take your mind off drinking. That said, it’s never easy…
Are you worried about how you’ll enjoy a sober Halloween this year? It’s normal to feel that way after going through rehab. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun when everyone’s celebrating, right? There are a lot of ways for you to enjoy Halloween celebrations while going home sober.…
Stress can either be beneficial or harmful, depending on the magnitude. Low levels of stress can motivate a person to work while extreme levels affect mood and the ability to reason. Additionally, this feeling can trigger health-related problems, such as depression and high blood pressure. There are various stress management techniques one can apply to…
Each person desires to stay sober after undergoing drug detox and rehabilitation. However, withdrawal symptoms may cause an intense craving for the previously used drug. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 60% of people who struggled with addiction relapse within one year of treatment. Applying a combination of various relapse prevention…
You can spend several weeks in an addiction treatment center in California and complete a rigorous rehab treatment program only to relapse. However, a relapse doesn’t have to negate the months of hard work you put into your recovery. Furthermore, a relapse prevention plan can keep you on the right track regardless of whether your…
Opiod Crisis By now you have likely heard of the new book Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America by Beth Macy. Reviews are everywhere, and Macy appeared on radio station NPR and a PBS episode on TV this month. A reviewer at the Roanoke Times, where Macy once worked, says the…
Addiction Treatment Center Not far from New York City, there’s a little fishing town that oozes quaintness, like so many on our coasts. Historic lighthouse atop a mountain, boats dotting the water below, seagulls diving for fish….you know the ones. Recently a former drug addict (or person in recovery from a substance use disorder) announced his…
