Working to avoid a relapse is the basis of everything you do when you are in recovery. From the people you hang out with to the activities you partake in and the place where you live and your long-term recovery plan, everything has the end goal of staying sober! There are a number of decisions…
Sobriety is something you need to want to achieve on your own. No amount of nagging or pleading from your family and friends can convince you to give up drugs and alcohol, and if you are over the age of 18, in most states you have to voluntarily check yourself into treatment. You can’t be…
There was a time when most people thought that holistic medicine was ineffective in addiction treatment. Now, decades later, holistic medicine has increased in popularity. In fact, its presence in the field of substance abuse recovery is almost mainstream. Many addiction treatment centers today implement holistic methods as part of their recovery programs. According to…
Rehabilitation at a professional medical-based facility is a necessity for addiction recovery. However, the rehabilitation process is not limited to the facility itself. As someone in recovery, there are many ways in which you can further your rehabilitation. It’s important to do this once you’ve left the addiction center and its treatments. At this stage,…
