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…
How To Deal with Addiction as an Individual
Something very disconcerting has been happening over the last couple of months in the midst of COVID-19. Instead of speaking about people, everyone has begun talking in numbers. Politicians, health experts, and the everyday person all have opinions which weigh up the numbers of dead. Some insist we must do everything to limit the number…
Why to Keep Your Faith After a Relapse
Addiction does not just end. Everyone seems to know this, from addicts to their loved ones to people with only a passing association with addiction. When someone leaves rehab, there is a not insignificant chance they will return at some point. The natural question after relapse is: what makes this time different? This is one…
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…
Common Reasons for Struggling in Early Recovery
Quitting an addiction can be one of the most difficult transitions a person will ever make in their life. The first few months of recovery can be especially challenging and dangerous for the possibility of relapse. There are some important choices that they need to make and they will have to address and be aware…
Feeling Isolated in New Sobriety
Quitting an addiction leads to plenty of different obstacles that someone in recovery will have to face. Not only will they have to deal with physical and emotional issues related to addiction but they will have to adjust to a completely different lifestyle which may change how they interact with others. Their friends and the…
Is Recovery Losing Its Religion?
When it comes to addiction recovery, the relationship between spirituality and healing is a topic that has sparked ongoing debates. Traditional recovery programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), have long emphasized the importance of a Higher Power in the healing process. However, in recent years, there has been a growing interest in secular recovery approaches,…
The Secret to Success in Addiction Recovery
Recovery is a different experience for everyone and some people may find that their road to sobriety is more difficult than they imagined. However, anyone can be successful in leaving their addictive habits behind if they are committed to their plan and follow the guidelines set out by their treatment program. There is no one…
This Could be the Key to Opioid Recovery
With the rampant abuse and addiction to opioids, it can be difficult to pinpoint one single cause or a specific solution that will help people quit. People may start using opioids for a number of different reasons depending on their situation and there can be a wide range of factors that can be helpful in…
SMART Recovery 101
For those who are looking for different options to support them in quitting a drug or alcohol addiction, SMART recovery can be an effective choice. SMART recovery is a specific program that is designed to help addicts maintain abstinence, fight cravings and manage the symptoms of their addiction. This type of program can allow people…