Time is something that many people recognize is limited. When you are entering into drug and alcohol treatment, that moment you make that decision, you can start to feel apprehensive and impatient. You just want this to be over with. Yet, patience and sobriety are two things that have to come together. At Crestview Recovery,…
Your friend, sibling, parent, or child is struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. You want to do whatever you can to save their life. It’s hard to do when they do not see the problem or believe they need help. Helping an addict is possible, but you have to learn how to do so in…
Breaking bad habits and forming new ones is a good strategy for long-term addiction recovery. Often times, 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…
Will you be able to work after drug and alcohol treatment? How will you manage the stress you are under at work? When it comes to working after rehab, it is possible to not only get help so you can work again, but it is also possible to have the confidence you need to thrive. The…
Is staying sober during holidays your priority this year? The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and thankfulness. You may be thankful this year that you’re sober and ready to take in the experience in a positive and uplifting manner. For men and women in recovery, the holidays themselves can be a trigger for…
Making the decision to enter drug and alcohol addiction treatment is one of the most important of your life. If you’re struggling with addiction, you need one-on-one professional help to allow you to enter onto a path of recovery. But, how long recovery takes is a hard number to put your finger on. There are many…
One of the most common challenges for people recovering from substance use disorder is avoiding relapse. There are many things that make relapse happen. Triggers, or high-risk situations, can make it very hard for you to avoid using unless you have the right type and amount of care available to you. Avoiding high-risk situations is something…
When addiction has taken a toll on your life, you may be ready to find a way to stop it from destroying it fully. Even if you are not ready to make those changes yet, or unsure if you need to, we are here for you at Crestview Recovery. As one of the leading substance…
There are some very significant things in life that can cause a lot of stress, but many people do not recognize the signs of stress when they develop a problem with it. Then they live their lives stressed out and uncomfortable, which can lead to mental and physical health problems, addiction issues, and more. Fortunately, Crestview…
If you or a loved one struggles with drug addiction, you know what destruction the disease can cause. Addiction compromises both mental and physical health. It also puts a strain on personal and professional relationships, induces financial problems, and increases one’s risk of experiencing legal troubles. If you’re caught in the cycle of drug addiction,…