Maintaining sobriety after drug and alcohol addiction treatment requires ongoing effort. The good news is that avoiding relapse in recovery and remaining sober is possible. Following the five recovery rules can reduce the risk of relapse and help you abstain from drug or alcohol use. The Five Rules of Recovery The five rules of recovery…
Addiction to drugs and alcohol can negatively impact every facet of your life, from your physical health to your relationships, your finances, and your job. If you’ve reached a point where you’re ready to break free of addiction, you may not know where to start. Some people swear by quitting cold turkey – Unfortunately, this…
Therapeutic programs can help people with substance use disorders break the addiction cycle and stop using drugs and alcohol. When you leave a treatment program, you have a new set of tools to help you maintain sobriety and are ready to start on the path toward long-term recovery. However, staying sober can be difficult, and…
The rise of “wine mom culture” has led to the idea that alcohol is a good, and possibly even a charming or humorous, way to ease the stress of being a parent. Unfortunately, this trend can open the doors to parental addiction, which can negatively impact children and families. Read on to learn more about…
One of the reasons why many people fail to get alcohol addiction treatment is that they fail to recognize the fact that they have a drinking problem. Alcoholism is a progressive disease that worsens over time, so the signs of alcohol addiction come on slowly. This can make it hard for people who abuse alcohol…