The transition from a stay in a rehab facility back to your day-to-day life can be difficult. This is, in part, because you’re held accountable by rehabilitation staff while working with a facility, and you need your mental tools to keep yourself accountable once you lose that outside influence. For many, learning how to self-regulate…
Crack cocaine is an extremely addictive substance that affects many communities in the country with devastating results. Crack can dramatically change your life, and the short-term high often leads to more and more frequent use. This can be incredibly dangerous. Cocaine use is already a major cause for concern, but when cocaine is dissolved and…
How do you think tenants of sober living homes celebrate the holiday season? With sober activities, of course. And the holiday season begins with a sober Halloween celebration. Halloween often marks the start of the holidays because it’s the first of several that happen over the next few months. And even though parties and family…
Before you go through the admissions process at an addiction treatment facility, it’s best to determine if you can use your health insurance for drug rehab costs. Many insurance companies didn’t cover substance abuse treatment in the past. Most denied addiction treatment coverage based on whether substance use disorders or other co-occurring mental health conditions…
Sobriety comes with a large set of challenges, and it can be an uphill battle for countless people. Getting clean should be a time of self-celebration, but you can’t allow your vigilance in battling your addiction to slip. Staying sober and avoiding relapse can be just as important and just as difficult, if not more…
Opiate or opioid medication used as prescription painkillers are among the most abused substances. Millions of painkiller prescriptions are written each year. It is recommended to throw away your medicine if you no longer need it for pain management since it has a high risk of developing a tolerance. Building a high tolerance to a…
The 12-Step recovery program created by Alcoholics Anonymous is widely used, perhaps for its tried and true method of treating addiction. The 12-Step program is used in drug rehab facilities worldwide for its effectiveness in sustaining sobriety, especially for those who continue to work the program after leaving treatment. Each step showcases a level of…
For those dedicated to sobriety, some days or weekends can be challenging. With the Fourth of July approaching, those in recovery may find themselves in a difficult situation since outdoor festivities and celebrations largely partake in alcohol consumption on Independence Day. Fortunately, there are plenty of activities to engage in if you are committed to…
It can be a challenge for people in the early stages of recovery and those who have been sober to navigate holidays that frequently involve social events like Memorial Day. However, you can participate in sober activities on Memorial Day and still enjoy yourself. There are plenty of sober activities that you can participate in…
Drugs and alcohol damage more than your mind and body. Often, those you love become collateral damage throughout the cycle of addiction. Although it’s one of the most important tasks following addiction recovery, rebuilding relationships after rehab can seem daunting. Unfortunately, loved ones often become embroiled in codependent relationships that contribute to your addiction. At…