It’s no secret that most people new to recovery lack major life skills. Learning these is part of treatment and recovery. You’re not expected to know anything when you get to recovery. The only requirement for recovery is a desire for change. The rest will come in time. One of the primary traits of…
DetailsNow that you’ve decided to get help, you’re probably looking through all the treatment options. There are over 14,500 treatment centers in the United States. The thought of attending treatment can be terrifying. You are likely intimidated and may want to stay close to home because that will be the only familiarity. Change is…
DetailsMany people new to recovery may lack general life skills. Addicts and alcoholics are used to instant gratification and may not understand the concept of working hard to achieve goals. It’s possible work ethic is something you were never taught growing up. Addiction may have also clouded your understanding. Addiction tends to inadvertently promote…
DetailsWhat does Vitamin B1 and C, stable blood sugar levels and brussel sprouts have to do with your drug or alcohol recovery? Drug and alcohol addiction can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Scarcity in key vitamins, minerals and amino acids can increase the likelihood of relapse in the early stages of recovery. A healthy diet is…
DetailsBeing in recovery does not mean you don’t have a job, family, or other life obligations. Sobriety is about learning to be the best person you can be by living honestly and practicing integrity. When you first enter recovery, employing effective coping strategies can be simple. It’s possible at that time you may not be…
DetailsSobriety isn’t about not drinking or doing drugs. Addiction is typically a symptom of a greater problem. Most addicts and alcoholics have underlying psychological issues, which is what caused them to turn to drugs and alcohol. This could include mental or physical abuse as a child, abandonment, or even strict parenting. All of these…
DetailsSociety has led millions to believe alcohol is not a drug. Its legality tends to give false belief that it’s fun and everyone should enjoy the benefits. Yet, 17.6 million people suffer from alcoholism in the United States at any given time. A few more million also engage in risky and self-destructive binge drinking…
DetailsOnce you’ve decided to get clean and sober, the world is your oyster. There are endless opportunities out there waiting for you to tackle what life has to offer. Your life was once consumed by drugs and alcohol, making it impossible for you to achieve goals you once had. Many people make the decision…
DetailsAddiction treatment is a wonderful place to be for someone who has just gotten clean and sober. It is a protected environment and allows for a great deal of growth. If a person has made the most out of their time in treatment, they will have developed life skills and effective strategies that will…
DetailsAddiction is a chronic disease that many people will struggle with their entire lives. Despite the general acceptance that it is a disease, many medical facilities and people continue to place a stigma on those who are fighting an addiction. If a patient should relapse, they’re often met with disdain when they try to seek…
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