by Keenen Diamond | Aug 7, 2019 | Blog, Life in Recovery
When a person decides to get sober, it is never easy. It might be because they went cold turkey or it might be because they were in rehab where they went to detox and got support for their addiction. It may feel overwhelming at first, with lots of questions to answer....
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 26, 2019 | Addiction Treatment, Blog
Anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed can happen to anyone preparing for rehab. Going on a trip makes it sound like a vacation, which is in a way. It is a vacation away from the life that once was, that was being built on shaky ground. In preparation for rehab,...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 23, 2019 | Life in Recovery, Q&A
Shame is such a harmful emotion when it lingers around too long. It usually partners up with guilt to pummel you in recovery, just to remind you it is kicking butt and taking names. Active recovery requires looking at your baggage, including shame, and realizing there...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 17, 2019 | Life in Recovery, Q&A
Recovery is not easy, but it is essential for people with addiction. It might mean medical detox, treatment for drugs or alcohol, or picking up some coping skills training. The time after rehab is the best time to focus on your needs and desires to stay clean and...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 16, 2019 | Drug Abuse, Q&A
Addiction to substances can take over a person’s life. It can be serious enough to cause physical, emotional, and even legal troubles. Once a person with addiction craves the drug to the point of excluding other things from their lives, it can hurt them more than...