Self-sabotaging behavior is extremely common, not just in addiction treatment or addiction recovery, but in everyday life. We self-sabotaged in our active alcohol or drug addiction, and we will probably continue self-sabotaging efforts in recovery. We find that self-sabotage is…
Recovery holds some hardships, as you are on your way to rebuilding your life and the way that you're living. Addiction recovery makes a drug or alcohol free life easier to live than your old life, which is why the…
Whether or not you subscribe to traditional religions, like Abrahamic religions (Catholicism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) or follow more spiritual religions like Buddhism, Taoism, etc. Spirituality in some sense is crucial for your recovery experience. Choosing a higher power, to…
Many people feel overwhelmed when it comes to exploring their emotions, as they could feel a million different ways or not able to identify really how they’re feeling. In recovery, one of the greatest gifts (and challenges) is getting our…
Going to college or university is often synonymous with partying or entering a stage of life where binge drinking and drug experimentation is the norm. We know that many addicts and alcoholics in recovery dread going to college, simply because…
Meth addicts are perhaps the most stigmatized, and the least understood substance abusers when it comes to addiction. Those addicted to meth are often seen as dangerous, crazy, reckless, violent, erratic, and beyond help; giving others the impression that recovery…
Recovery from drugs or alcohol will occur in stages, as recovery is a process. Aftercare is made up of addiction treatment programs that come later in your recovery process, once you have gotten through the initial period of early recovery.…
Drug rehab is a place where you will learn about yourself and how to live a meaningful life, rooted in sobriety. Recovering from drugs or alcohol is the most rewarding challenge you will ever come to know. Putting in the…
Comprehensive Addiction Treatment A comprehensive addiction treatment is a key element leading to recovery. Historically, evidence captured in the field of addiction has had a massive impact on the delivery of addiction treatment services— however, it usually takes a long…
The power of positive thinking should never be taken for granted, especially in addiction recovery. In recovery, you are rebuilding a life rooted in health, happiness, and meaning. This is why it is so important to maintain a positive mindset,…