Recovery services give you a new lease on life, but the period after treatment ends can be challenging. A dependable daily routine can help you get back on track, and the following strategies will get you started:
Recovery services give you a new lease on life, but the period after treatment ends can be challenging. A dependable daily routine can help you get back on track, and the following strategies will get you started:
Substance abuse hurts all involved, from the person with the addiction or dependence issue to their friends and family. As a result, the loved ones of a person in recovery are bound to experience a complicated mix of emotions. People in recovery must have support, as a strong social network is an indicator of success… Continue reading What to Say (and Not Say) to a Loved One in Recovery
The use and abuse of substances like drugs and alcohol will have a negative impact on most relationships. However, these issues can be devastating to marriages, as they can severely decrease the level of trust and admiration between both parties. There’s often a long road ahead when it comes to mending marriage problems that resulted… Continue reading Can Your Marriage Bounce Back After Addiction Recovery?
When it comes to inebriating substances, alcohol is quite common in social situations. As a result, it can be hard for people struggling with alcohol addiction to change their habits, no matter how motivated they are.
The normalization of drinking in society means it’s often hard to identify a problem. In many cases, people are encouraged to drink with friends and family, either to celebrate and event or just to blow off steam after a long day.
One of the reasons why substance abuse is so challenging to treat is because there may be underlying issues complicating the matter. Effectively working through these issues is crucial for a person to achieve sobriety and maintain it for an extended period of time.
It’s easy to lie to yourself about addiction issues when they don’t seem very serious at first glance. This is the experience many functioning alcoholics have, which is quite different when compared to stereotypical experience believed to result from alcohol misuse.
Maintaining your sobriety takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Along with attending counseling and spending time with likeminded individuals also in recovery, you must fill your days with healthy, rewarding activities that are good for your body and soul.
Today’s teens are stressed, there is no denying that. Since 2013, teens have reported higher levels of stress than adults, and between 40% and 60% of college-aged students report having experienced significant episodes of anxiety or depression during the year. Given these statistics, most parents would agree that summer offers a much-needed reprieve from the… Continue reading Teenage Drug Use Spikes During the Summertime: What Parents Need To Know
When someone you love is struggling with addiction or substance abuse, you might be at a loss as to what to say to the person. The language you use can have a real impact, not only on your relationship but also on how the person views himself. Many non-addicts use the wrong language when… Continue reading How to Talk to Loved Ones About Addiction & Substance Abuse