by Keenen Diamond | Jun 7, 2018 | Q&A, Relapse and Recovery
For many men and women attempting to overcome addiction and alcoholism, relapse is a part of their recovery journey. However, this does not mean that relapse is a necessary part of addiction recovery. Although relapse is common, with enough open-mindedness, honesty,...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 5, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
The best way to ensure that one maintains sobriety after treatment is by continued involvement with a long-term recovery programs. There are many abstinence-based recovery programs, and it may be difficult to determine which one will be most effective. Exploring the...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 5, 2018 | Drug Abuse, Q&A
Many men and women struggling with addiction enter into treatment because they have lost control of their drug use, but they are still unwilling to accept abstinence as the only solution. It is not uncommon for one to believe that they can return to moderating their...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 4, 2018 | Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse
Recovery from addiction requires that we maintain an awareness of other expressions of addiction. We may remain free from drugs and alcohol, but turn to other behaviors and activities that give us feelings of pleasure. The disease of addiction is not specific to...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 4, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Many men and women suffering from addiction feel that they would be more comfortable going through the detoxification process in the comfort of their own home. Self-detox, however, is an extremely dangerous prospect. Many substances can create such a strong physical...
