How to Prevent a Slip from Turning to a Relapse
A relapse can occur when you are sober for a long period of time but returns to substance abuse. A slip is when you return to substance abuse but stops when they automatically regret their decision. It can be a spur of the moment decision and still want to have a sober life. Being aware of any triggers and having [...]
Pet Adoption May Be the Best Thing to Happen to Your Recovery
When going through recovery, animals can be very therapeutic. It is a different decision altogether to decide to adopt a pet to take home. Having a permanent pet in the home can be a challenging decision as far as what type of pet is the right one to bring home. The companionship of a pet offers a great way to [...]
Keeping Faith in a Higher Power During Difficult Times
It can be hard to look to a Higher Power when times get hard. You feel like being mad at the world and some take to substance abuse or relapse back into it when challenges come during recovery. It is important to always look to your Higher Power to know everything happens for a reason and that you can get [...]
Stop Holding a Grudge if You Want to Progress in Recovery
It is easy to hold a grudge because, let’s face it, resentment can feel pretty darn good sometimes. We get to sit and stew in our own frustrations and negative feelings about something rather than do something about it. When we seek to stop holding a grudge, it takes time to finally realize the damage it can do to ourselves [...]
Learning How to Trust Others
Trust is one of the most important component in building relationships. It is about knowing someone will be honest with you and always be there for you when you need them. It can be hard to know who to trust as many people are afraid of pouring their heart out to someone only to be betrayed. It helps to be [...]
How to Transition Home Post Treatment
Going back home may be the hardest thing a person can do post treatment. Heading back into reality from rehab can feel like going into the lion’s den, with triggers all over the place. Relapse is a reality for so many people in early recovery. Find some tips here for how to transition home post treatment and keep focused on [...]
How Do I Get a Good Night’s Sleep?
Having a stressful day and knowing you may have to fulfill those same responsibilities tomorrow may keep you tossing and turning at night. Unhealthy sleeping can affect your brain, cardiovascular health, immune system, creativity, and weight. It is important to change your daily routine so that you can sleep soundly when it is time to sleep. Everyone should be asleep [...]
What to Do When Drinking Harms Loved Ones
It is hard to know what to do when faced with your own addiction. It can feel like a series of failures, even if you recognize that you have a serious problem and need help. Perhaps your boss noticed the issue first or a family member confronted you. Perhaps you came to the end of yourself and realized the need [...]
Addiction and Low Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the way that you look at yourself. Having a low self-esteem is not feeling like you are worthy of feeling happy or having any success. Some turn to substance abuse as a temporary solution to their problems. What they do not know is that drugs and alcohol will only further add to misery and addiction the more far [...]
The 5 Signs You Might Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment
There are times in life where it seems like everything is going the wrong way. Perhaps it is time to get back to square one and have a rethink about life. No time like the present to sit down and evaluate whether yourself or a loved one may be struggling with something that cannot be controlled by positive thinking, meditation, [...]