Breaking the Cycle: Finding Hope After Chronic Relapse
For many individuals battling addiction, the journey to sobriety can be a long and winding road, sometimes marked by multiple stints in rehabilitation. The cycle of chronic relapse can be disheartening, leaving individuals feeling trapped and hopeless. However, it’s important to remember that each attempt at recovery is a step forward, and with the right…
How to Work While in Rehab
Drug and alcohol rehab is a fairly lengthy process. The most common programs last four weeks, but some people spend as long as three months in rehab. It depends on several factors, including the severity of the addiction, the person’s support system, and their own readiness for transformation. But what about their jobs during that…
Drug Rehab Guide
When someone realizes they are addicted to a substance, in most cases they will need professional help to get sober again. Drug rehab comes in many forms but it always provides a safe space for people who are struggling with addiction to get the treatment they need to recover from their substance abuse problem. Attempting…
Reconnecting with Friends After Drug Rehabilitation
Before I worked in addiction treatment, I went through my own process of recovery. One of the things I found hardest when leaving rehab was rebuilding my social circle. I wanted to reconnect with old friends, but I didn’t know how. I had alienated many close friends while addicted to drugs. Some of them I…
The Role of Individual Therapy at a Rehab
In the context of conquering addiction, Individual Therapy emerges as a pivotal technique, involving intimate sessions wherein therapists connect with patients on a one-on-one basis. This method empowers individuals to confront their unique challenges head-on and devise personalized coping strategies. This comprehensive article navigates the domain of individual treatment, dissecting its core, mechanics, merits, and…
How to Feel Gratitude During Rehab
Gratitude is spoken about a lot in drug and alcohol rehab. Recovering addicts talk about their gratitude for surviving as long as they have. They talk about gratitude for having another chance. There are countless possible outlets for your gratitude. However, some of us are a little more cynical about gratitude. After all, much of…
How To Forgive Yourself In Rehab
Is it possible to forgive yourself in rehab when you’ve hurt the people you love most? For my daughter’s sixteenth birthday weekend, my husband and I had planned a Friday night dinner, gifts on Saturday morning, and shopping on Sunday afternoon. Melissa was excited by the itinerary, but more so to spend time with her…
Alcoholism Impact On Childhood
You may have heard before that alcoholism runs in person’s family. Perhaps multiple generations of a single family have had similar alcohol abuse behaviors and health risks. One might wonder, is this all learned behavior or something more innate? Nature and Nurture Scientists have discovered there does exist a genetic factor that make some individuals…
5 Best Healing Activities for Recovery
Amid life’s challenges, finding space to heal is vital—especially when facing mental health struggles. Healing activities help you discover yourself; they nurture your emotions, thoughts, and spirit. They offer a chance to reconnect with yourself and support your journey toward recovery and well-being. When the weight of mental health feels overwhelming, practices like mindfulness, meditation,…
5 Things to Know about Addiction and Bipolar Disorder
Substance abuse often is closely connected to mental health issues and bipolar disorder can be one of the most vulnerable to dual diagnosis. Because bipolar disorder and substance abuse frequently occur together, it is helpful to know certain facts about the disorder and how it relates to drug use. 1. Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed…