Dating in addiction recovery can be very beneficial to the recovery experience, but it can also cause a major setback or relapse if the relationship causes additional stress. Addiction recovery is about focusing on your own needs, and a relationship can sometimes interfere with that process. There are ways that you can build a healthy…
Many sober group activities are included in a group therapy program that is a part of an all-encompassing addiction treatment plan. While some people may feel afraid to open up to others during therapy, they soon discover the benefits of different life perspectives while developing long-lasting, supportive friendships. An addiction group therapy program is an…
In drug addiction recovery, clients learn how to maintain their newfound sobriety. One of the most important focuses is on learning how to cope with stress, temptations, and obstacles in life. This list of coping skills is just a sample of the many ways that people can stay on track to their lifelong recovery. Do…
Making New Year’s resolutions for recovery is a great way to start the new year with a healthy, life-changing decision. During the holidays, the amount of drinking and drug use increases as people celebrate the holidays and new beginnings. For those in recovery, it can mean an increased risk of temptations that can lead to…
Having a sober New Year’s celebration can seem overwhelming for people who have just completed addiction recovery. Being around people drinking and celebrating can be overwhelming and cause cravings unless they prepare ahead of time and be smart about where they go on New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, hanging out with old friends who drink and…
If you are recovering from alcohol or substance abuse, you are recovering from an excessive lifestyle. You used substances or alcohol excessively. Money is usually an important factor in how excessive your use was. As a result, money management is a key part of your recovery treatment program. However, like most areas of your treatment…
The term “enabler” is a catch-all phrase for anyone who supports, condones, or catalyzes bad or uncommon behavior in others. The term “enabler” is most often associated with high-profile substance abuse and addiction. It can also apply to individuals who enable other types of potentially destructive behavior. So how can you answer the question, “am…
Breaking bad habits and forming new ones is a good strategy for long-term addiction recovery. Frequently, habits form without any type of planning. You may make promises to yourself to stop these habits, but over time, your willpower decreases. That can limit your motivation to keep going. Yet, there are strategies to help you to…
Putting a serious drug addiction behind you is one of the most difficult wars you’ll ever fight. It will require a degree of strength and determination you never thought you possessed. But when you come to understand why it’s so challenging and carefully plot your battle plan, you can attain your goal of drug recovery.…
Addiction is a mental health disease that is treatable through various forms of medical and behavioral therapy. One of the original programs for addiction is the 12 steps of recovery that became popular through the Alcoholics Anonymous program. A 12-step rehab program is ideal for clients who prefer a more religious or spiritual experience for…