3 Reasons you need to live in the Moment after Rehab
Whether you are in a 12 Step Program or any other form of addiction treatment, you will have heard one common theme. To recover you need to live in the moment. In AA and NA they call this ‘Just for Today’. In other programs they link it to mindfulness and living in the present. But…
What To Look for in a Sponsor After Rehab
When leaving alcohol and drug rehab, you will be tasked with the responsibility of finding a sponsor. A sponsor will help you maintain your sobriety as you adapt to living in the outside world. To deal effectively with the challenges at hand, it is important to have someone who you can reach out to when…
3 Ways To Make Money With A Criminal Record
I have a criminal record. It took me years to own this fact, but I have never been able to ignore it completely. I’m lucky that it’s just a minor possession charge. During my years of addiction, I did a lot worse than forget to hide the weed in my car, but I never got…
How To Maintain Your Identity Outside of Rehab
Many people leaving rehab face an unexpected challenge. They finally see that the people who always “had their lives together” are far from perfect. Suddenly they are the ones who have the real problems. This is because in rehab, you spend weeks or months working on your identity. You don’t just deal with your cravings….
Should I Keep My Time in Drug Rehab Secret?
While you’re in alcohol and drug rehab, it is relatively easy to speak about your experience. You are among a group of people who have been through similar things as you. Your addiction is why you are there, after all. But what happens once you leave rehab center? Should you keep your time in drug…
Aftercare Planning for Alcohol Rehab
Treatment cannot last forever. Sooner or later, you will have to move on. When it comes time to leave, it is only natural to be both exhilarated and afraid. As a person new in recovery, you need to be certain you are prepared to face the world. This is why the Malibu alcohol rehab center…