There are numerous therapies designed to help people recover from substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol). In the right substance abuse treatment program, individuals will find themselves engaged in a combination of one-on-one therapy and group sessions. Group therapy typically consists of having a professional therapist offering treatment to two or more…
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…
Alcoholism affects the lives of many people in the United States and around the world. Also affected are the family members, friends, and co-workers of the alcoholic. Caring for someone who is undergoing the negative effects associated with alcohol abuse can be extremely challenging. An example of a unique challenge is addressing alcoholism in the…
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…
As summer approaches, making plans for fun activities with friends and family can be challenging for those struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. So many gatherings are prone to have drinking as a component, and it can be difficult to say no when offering a chilled beer on a hot day. Maintaining sobriety can be…
You can start the first year of sobriety confidently following an effective treatment program such as the ones available at Oceanfront Recovery in Laguna Beach, CA. However, if you lived alone before recovery, you may worry about slipping up. Fortunately, there are tools that you can use to help you stay on the right path.…
White-knuckle sobriety refers to the practice of desperately holding onto sobriety without working a recovery program. Many programs stress the impossibility of maintaining sobriety by sheer force of will, but there are some—few and far between—who can for some time. The problem with white-knuckling sobriety is that it does not allow one to address all…
Addiction recovery is a long road with numerous bumps to manage. There will be times when a person feels great and able to accomplish anything. Other times, it can be hard to get out of bed. Yet, maintaining sobriety has to be the focus of every day, even when it’s hard to do. You’re not…
What would a sober St. Patrick’s Day mean to you? Any sober holiday is a big deal for men and women battling addiction. It means finding joy in that holiday but not having to turn to alcohol or drugs to do so. That may be what you used to do, but today, you have a…