Addiction recovery is a process that goes on long after treatment. Once the program ends, the true work begins. Finding ways to implement what you learned into healthy, sustainable routines will keep you thinking positive and reduce risk of relapse. Here are some benefits of volunteering in recovery from addiction. Activity Increases Volunteering to help…
Now 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…
People suffering from addiction have likely lost a lot. Substance abuse destroys an endless list of things including relationships, hopes, and dreams. It tears lives apart and makes people forget who they once were. Making the decision to get clean and sober can completely change the direction of your life. People in the depths…
Making the decision to go for treatment for your drug or alcohol addiction is tough. You should be commended for your wise choice. Now you must discuss your situation with your employer. Here’s some steps to take to strengthen your relationships and maintain your career. Ask Yourself Why Why do you feel you need to…
Once you’ve gotten clean and are starting to get your life back together, you may wonder if you’ll be able to achieve employment. You may be embarrassed of your history and have a rocky resume. However, being an addict alone will not prevent you from being hired. An employer may wonder what you have…
Rehab for substance abuse disorders is an opportunity to focus on your health and get treatment for your addiction. There is no one sign that clearly indicates whether rehab is right for you. To assist you in your journey, here are 4 signs you need to go to rehab. You are reading this article. Rarely…
Addiction can not be solved overnight; no mental health problem is that easy. Just because you have completed treatment does not mean you have recovered. The physical cravings were only a part of the problem. The drive to use drugs runs much deeper, and it takes a while to build a new lifestyle that does…
From work to treatment, when we are facing a full day of scheduling and tasks, we experience an afternoon slump. Everyone approaches time and productivity differently. Some people are most productive in the afternoon while other people are more productive first thing in the morning. Typically, for many people, the hours between 2:00-4:00PM are…
Treatment is a time to learn, grow, and heal. Here are the five most important ways to make the most out of treatment so you can live a happy and healthy life in recovery. Take every opportunity to ask questions: Now is not the time to have any shame or humiliation about asking a “dumb”…
We tend to think of our bodies and our minds as separate. When we turn to drugs and alcohol to cope with the high levels of stress from running our businesses, we don’t think of the relationship between the two. Putting drugs and alcohol into our bodies takes the edge off of our mind,…