Navigating the Path to Lasting Recovery: A Serenity Malibu Perspective
In the journey toward overcoming addiction, the ultimate goal is not merely achieving sobriety but maintaining it long-term. At Serenity Malibu, we understand that lasting recovery requires a comprehensive approach tailored to individual needs. Our philosophy is centered around empowering individuals to find their unique path to wellness, supported by a robust framework designed to…
Relapsed? How to Get Back on Track in Addiction Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a courageous and challenging process. From detox through inpatient recovery, the path is filled with ups and downs. When you go back to your normal life, you feel a lot of hope, as well as trepidation. But what happens if you relapse? This is the question I had to ask myself…
7 Ways Peer Support Can Help You Maintain Sobriety After Treatment
Getting treatment for addiction, whether through inpatient or outpatient rehab, is crucial. By the end of your treatment, you should be far along on your journey, having learned how to work on staying sober. However, your recovery journey does not end there. In fact, treatment provides a new beginning for you, and it is necessary…
10 Healthy Habits for Outpatient Therapy
For people who don’t attend a residential rehab, outpatient therapy is crucial for recovering from addiction. Therapy is helpful for people struggling with all kinds of problems and mental illnesses, and addiction is no different. It is in therapy that a person starts to understand themselves better and find a route towards a meaningful life…
How to Reintegrate After Residential Treatment
The journey to recovery from addiction is a profound transformation, and the transition back to daily life after residential treatment is one of its most critical phases. This period is often marked by a complex mix of emotions and challenges. It’s where the skills and resilience developed during treatment are put to the test in…
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…
Keep These Things in Mind When Dating in Sobriety
While dating is not easy for anyone, dating in sobriety is particularly tough. The good news is that millions of recovering addicts have successfully found love through dating in sobriety. Here’s what you need to know. Dating in sobriety is tough for a number of reasons. For one, you need to take care of yourself…
Tips For Staying Sober Through The Holidays
For many people, December is the best time of year. The holidays bring family together to celebrate, while the new year offers a fresh start. For recovering addicts, the reality is somewhat more complicated. It should come as no surprise that many recovering addicts relapse over the holiday season. People who have struggled with addiction…
3 Red Flags For Recovering Addicts In New Relationships
It’s no secret that addiction plays havoc in relationships. Families are torn apart, while romantic partners are betrayed or let down. There is a reason most recovering addicts in new relationships fear it all going wrong. When you start dating again, it is all too easy to repeat old patterns. You’ve spent years learning to…
How to speak to Your Kids About Your Addiction
I’ve known many parents who struggle with addiction who have tried to keep their kids out of the loop. The logic may seem sound to you: young children in particular can’t understand addiction, and parents need to retain some level of authority over their kids. Explaining your addiction to your kids is a frightening idea,…