A lot of people fail in their attempt to remain sober. Yet others say that staying sober is easy. The fact is that statistics suggest that relapse rates might be as high as 75% in an individual’s first year of recovery. Furthermore, the majority of these will return to addiction within a few weeks of Read More…
Sobriety can really be a kick in the pants. Not only is the safety net of drugs or alcohol taken away but the veil is lifted and a person gets to see what lies underneath, perhaps for what feels like the very first time. It can be jarring and quite disconcerting to face it all Read More…
Quitting drinking can feel simple at first but it is a lifelong journey, not just a one stop deal. After spending years of one’s life thinking of drinking, going out drinking and being involved in scenes where alcohol was present it will take many more years to finally be free of the mindset and experience Read More…
Sobriety is an important milestone, whether it is the first day or many years. Recovery is a journey which has its own ups and downs. Temptations to use will always be present and the recovery path will be filled with obstacles and barriers. The best way to deal with staying clean comes down to choice. Read More…
Once treatment ends, recovery begins which brings its own unique challenges. Sobriety is more than avoiding triggers and cravings. It helps to have an aftercare plan focused on developing a positive outlook, setting goals and being focused on achieving goals in sobriety. Secret to Success The secret to successful recovery requires a certain recipe, including: Read More…
Living with a loved one who has addiction can bring unique challenges. Nobody can make the decision to get clean and sober but the individual with addiction. Even after multiple attempts have failed from staging interventions to supporting the person through the ups and downs, it seems like not enough. When it feels like options Read More…
One of the perceived barriers to treatment for individuals with addiction is uncertainty about the experience. Often it is not the most difficult part of the recovery journey, it is taking the first step to acknowledge the need for help. Review the basics of what drug rehab entails and how to get the most Read More…
