The Double Life of an Alcohol Addict Did you know that close to 20 percent of those who are considered to be ‘problem drinkers’ hold a university degree, have a great career, and a stable family life? A functioning alcoholic can be...
Recovery is Made Easier When you are Kept Busy When you are a recovering addict, it takes constant work and diligence in order to maintain your sobriety. Recovery is something that you will have to work on consistently for the rest of...
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Can Help Manage Both Disorders What is a co-occurring disorder? Those who suffer from co-occurring disorders struggle with both an underlying mental health illness as well as a substance abuse problem. These two disorders require unique and separate treatment...
Having a Support System is an Imperative Part of Long-Term Sobriety It’s important that if you are a recovering addict who has just completed a treatment program, whether inpatient or outpatient, that you utilize alumni programs that are offered. Alumni networks can...
Reaching Long-Term Abstinence is one Thing, but Maintaining it is Another Obtaining sustained sobriety is a feeling of ultimate achievement as you have just overcome one of the biggest challenges you will ever face. The challenges that you faced while you were...
This Is What To Expect When Getting Sober Life changes drastically for the person who makes the commitment to stop drinking. If you are that person, you might be wondering what to expect when getting sober. Your physical and mental health will...
Creating a Happy Life in Sobriety – Dealing with Loneliness and Isolation in Early Recovery Loneliness is an all-encompassing emotion that can be very difficult to process and deal with. It is often the reason behind a person starting to abuse drugs...
Long-Term Recovery – What to Expect When Getting Sober While in the grips of an addiction, it can be difficult to imagine any type of life without substance abuse, at least not one that seems pleasant from the addict’s current point of...
Long-Term Sobriety – How to Deal with Relapse After the Holidays The holidays are a unique time of year for recovering addicts. The added pressures of family obligations, parties to attend and the loneliness that can creep into your life can make...
Learn how to stay sober from drugs with these expert tips Staying sober when in recovery for drug and/or alcohol addiction isn’t always the easiest thing to do. If it were, perhaps there wouldn’t be the potential for relapse. But the reality...
