A dependence on drugs or alcohol can destroy someone’s life and the lives of their loved ones. Addiction is a complex disease that has an adverse effect on relationships, finances, and responsibilities. Millions of people have suffered from addiction and then made the courageous decision to enter an addiction treatment program for help. You may…
Memorial Day weekend may be the official kick-off to summer, but events such as these are often anxiety-inducing for those in recovery. Living a sober lifestyle is hard enough on a regular day, but holidays and seasonal events bring with them the pressure to drink. If you’re newly out of an alcohol addiction treatment program,…
It is a courageous decision for people with addiction disorders to seek treatment. Furthermore, it is a remarkable achievement when these same people complete their addiction treatment program and return back to the “real world.” However, returning to a daily routine can invite the temptation to relapse into the downward spiral of addiction. If you…
Addiction is a chronic condition, and, as with other chronic conditions, relapse is always a possibility. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that between forty and sixty percent of people will relapse within a year of completing treatment for substance use. Although everyone has different patterns of substance use and relapse, a relapse often…
Summertime brings with it new opportunities to get outdoors and spend time with family and friends again. For those engaging in a sober life, it can seem difficult, though, to find things to do that do not put you at risk for drug and alcohol relapse. Sober activities can be just as enjoyable and packed…