Relapse prevention is an essential part of any addiction treatment plan, as it helps people stay on track and avoid returning to substance abuse or…
Even after completing an addiction recovery program, an individual might relapse and start using substances again. This doesn’t signal failure, but a temporary roadblock in…
The holidays can be a difficult time for people in recovery. There are many relapse triggers at Thanksgiving and other holidays, including unhealthy family dynamics,…
Maintaining sobriety during the holidays isn’t always easy. People with years of successful recovery can even struggle during these times. Holidays are times of joy…
Today’s world is stressful. With a constant focus on getting ahead, when things go wrong, they seem to be derailed more than usual. For people…
Addiction is non-selective. Any person from any walk of life can quickly fall into the vicious cycle of substance abuse, which may require the help…
The journey to successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction can be lonely and often littered with unexpected hurdles. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was one of…
Coping with the sense of loss many people experience after getting sober can be difficult. They may feel like nothing they do will make them…
Driving after drinking or taking drugs is reckless and puts the lives of everyone in the area in danger. Getting behind the wheel can lead…
If you’ve ever dealt with an addiction, you’ll know that being sober is the best thing that can happen to you. Most people underestimate the…
