Sober Living vs. Halfway Houses One of the most often asked questions we receive at our addiction treatment center is “what’s the difference between a sober living home and a halfway house?’ There are distinct differences between the two, so let’s dig into some sober living home facts. One of the most confusing sober living…
When you decide to quit a substance, it can prove challenging. Some people struggle with admitting they have a problem, while others have a hard time breaking away from the environment of drugs. When you make the move to break free from drugs or alcohol, it’s critical to have a support system in place. You…
Bringing Up Old Feelings At some point during the addiction recovery process, things will get very real. Understanding one’s addiction will eventually require some painful self-reflection. You’ll need to look at what caused you to succumb to the temptation that ultimately led to your addiction. Being honest with oneself is the only way to treat…
Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed cure for addiction. Furthermore, there is not a person alive who has suffered from addiction who is immune to the risk of relapse. As such, each person must adhere to a rigid set of tips for relapse prevention in order to get clean and stay clean for life. Relapse occurs…
When it gets to the point that you’re considering an intervention, it’s likely that your loved one is deeply wrapped up in their addiction problem. It’s obvious that addiction damages the life of the addict as well as the lives of those around them. But is an intervention the right approach for a loved one?…
History of Outpatient Programs Outpatient addiction treatment is not a new concept. In fact, the history of outpatient programs in the U.S. goes back more than 150 years. This makes sense given that psychoactive drugs have been used in some form starting as early as human civilizations began to emerge. Despite thousands of years of…
Addiction Recovery Is About Change Of all the processes of addiction recovery, there’s one common denominator – change is coming. It can be scary and be a source of worry and concern. We’ve all seen book after book and social media post after post about what habits one needs to be successful. Have you ever…
Overcoming helplessness during recovery requires one to look holistically not only at oneself but to those around him or her who might be playing a role in these feelings. Look for the source of your learned helplessness. Your learned helplessness may have taken root due to the circumstances of your development. Try to find the…
Almost every day, it seems like another celebrity substance abuse issue shows up in the news. If you’re a person going through recovery, seeing this can trigger a lot of emotions – and even a bit of temptation. Celebrity substance abuse stories, while sad, prove that we are all human and that addiction is a…
Recovery doesn’t end after treatment. Sober living is a day-to-day struggle. Life after rehab, or even the thought of what comes after, can be confusing. It’s natural to go through a whole range of emotions. It is vital to know how to stay on track after outpatient services end. One might be excited to live substance-free,…