Relapse is an ongoing threat to anyone who suffers from drug or alcohol addiction. Even if you are in long-term recovery where you are working to rebuild your life and health, there may be instances where you feel at risk. You may think about drugs or may have a hard time managing your stress. These…
Do you drink because of depression or past trauma? Perhaps you feel depressed and anxious all of the time, even though you are using substances. Dual diagnosis in drug rehab is one of the most important tools you have in getting sober and gaining mental health stability. Many men and women who have an addiction…
When you have an addiction and your family is impacted, you may feel overwhelmed and frustrated at the same time. Since addiction is your problem and is hurting you, you may not understand how it is hurting and limiting your family. For most people with addiction, there is no intention of hurting anyone else. Yet,…
Working to improve yourself is the goal of any drug and alcohol treatment program. While this may focus on things like eliminating your dependence and improving your mental health, it is also important to focus on your physical health. Getting adequate exercise in holistic drug rehab therapy is one of the best ways to give yourself…
Addiction is a complex disease. It impacts every part of your life. As you work on getting the help you need in treatment, you may start to move back into your daily life with a fresh new look. Yet, there will be intense, stressful times. Balancing work stress and recovery, for example, can seem challenging.…
You are ready to get the help you need for drug or alcohol addiction. It is one of the biggest changes that you will make in your lifetime. For many men and women, this is also a time for apprehension. How can you ensure that you will do well both in treatment and later in…
Are you wondering what to say at 12 Step meetings? You may be wondering how this type of group treatment is going to help you. The 12 Step program is one of the most well-known drug and alcohol treatment therapies available. It is a process in which you will open up to a new way…
Do you know how to put your recovery first? You have countless responsibilities, perhaps a family, job, or school, to manage. You are facing countless obstacles in your recovery from drug or alcohol treatment. One of the most important things to remember is that you need to heal. If you are battling drug or alcohol…
Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, is a condition that many people develop when they are facing intensely stressful situations. In some cases, those with PTSD will struggle to manage the symptoms of their condition and turn to drugs or alcohol to find a break. Yet, PTSD and dual diagnosis, a treatment plan aimed at helping with…
Addiction stigmas are still rampant in our society today and cause many complications with recovery for addicts. By working with rehab professionals, you can learn how to fight these misconceptions about addiction stigmas and help make the world a better place by educating others about the illness of addiction. Read on to learn more about…