THE THREE PHASES OF RELAPSE
After completing treatment, one of the greatest fears many newly recovering alcoholics and addicts face is relapse. Relapse is very common, even expected for people who are attempting to overcome an addiction. Many people undergo multiple relapses prior to successfully maintaining long-term recovery. Relapsing from alcohol or drugs occurs when an individual is in recovery, […]
THE TOP 3 STRUGGLES OF SOBRIETY
Sobriety can be uncomfortable, and sometimes even boring. We don’t like to focus on that for fear of encouraging relapse, but the truth is that recovery is all about acknowledging both the good and the bad. Recovery from any addiction is hard in a vast amount of psychological ways. Below are three unexpectedly hard things […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELAPSES FOLLOWING ADDICTION THERAPY
For a moment, imagine the sense of accomplishment and feelings of pride a person may feel after they have successfully completed rehab. Now, finally, they are free from drugs and/or alcohol and can finally get their lives back on track. Then, without warning, these men and women will fall into relapses, a point where they […]
HOW TO IDENTIFY ALCOHOL ABUSE WITHIN YOURSELF
Thanks to social media, popular culture, and personal experiences, many people know what the typical signs of alcohol abuse within friends, family, and peers look like. However, it’s always a different perspective when you’re on the outside looking in. It may be easy to spot these red flags in other people, but what about when […]
