In treatment for addiction issues, many patients benefit from learning about relapse prevention techniques. These are extremely important because they provide you with the tools and coping skills you need for long-term sobriety. While they don’t guarantee that you won’t ever relapse, the more you know about relapse prevention techniques, the easier it is for…
During National Recovery Month, there are many ways you can celebrate your health and happiness. If you’re struggling with addiction, though, the best thing you can do for yourself is to celebrate this month by getting clean and sober. By entering an addiction treatment program, you’ll be able to learn more about healthy coping skills…
There is no doubt that even as big as the world is, sometimes it can feel very empty and lonely. If you are not coping with loneliness well, and you are working through an addiction treattment program, it is important to recognize that as a sign to reach out for help. Loneliness take a serious…
Completing a stay in rehab is a monumental step for those working to overcome addiction. However, trying to stay on the right path is often difficult. How do you go about functioning without getting drawn into your old lifestyle? Staying sober is a challenge for most people after rehab. But no matter how lost you…
Nurturing and finding self-love is vitally important during addiction recovery. Because addiction can leave you with feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem, this is especially true. Moreover, self-love can boost your motivation changing your life for the better. Choosing to love yourself in recovery can be an incredibly hard choice—even a courageous one. But…