Recovery from drug or alcohol dependence is no small matter. It can be one of the hardest battles a person will face and requires a multifaceted effort. Thus, stepping-stone successes are to be celebrated as addicts work to reestablish their lives and their overall place in society. Feeling good about one’s advances is an integral
If you’re new to recovery, you might imagine that your new, sober life won’t look that much different from your old one. You assume that all your friends will be supportive, kind, and considerate, especially in social situations where drugs and alcohol might be present. The reality is, however, that socializing in your newly sober
With the Holiday Season around the corner, many addicts and alcoholics experience slip-ups and relapses during this time. Sobriety during traveling can be especially challenging for a number of reasons, especially if you’re new in recovery. And when you throw in the aspect of holiday travel, it’s wise to pay extra attention to the basics.
Each year, thousands of people with drug or alcohol dependence challenges make a conscious effort to break the habit. However, the path to recovery has never been a jolly ride in the park. Frustrations arising from relapses can be prevented if you take the right steps, especially from the onset. If you are currently receiving
Many people do not realize the importance of loving yourself and how it affects your life and outlook. According to an article on PsychCentral, many people who are depressed mistreat themselves. There is this ongoing theme of self-neglect in which the person does not accept or love themselves as a person. Because they feel like
Many alcoholics and drug addicts may see themselves as social people and “the life of the party.” Others tend to prefer isolation in a feeble attempt to keep their addiction a secret from others, or simply to avoid contact with other people in order to give their full attention to obliterating reality with alcohol and
When an addict or alcoholic first enters recovery, it’s always recommended to find a sponsor once you start attending twelve-step meetings. However, many people don’t know the first thing about finding a sponsor. It’s an important decision that should not be taken lightly because a sponsor will offer crucial guidance and support during the early
The holidays look scarier to someone new to recovery than they really are. Whether it’s Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, or summer Holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day, they all pose challenges for those newly in recovery. Yet, staying sober during the holidays is possible. Wondering how to stay strong at gatherings with alcohol
Isolation and addiction go hand in hand. Drug users and alcoholics usually start out enjoying each other’s company, often when young, sharing in a community of users experimenting and having fun. As the usage continues, the “community” gets smaller, more hard-core, until finally, the addict finds himself or herself using alone, lost in the narrow,
What’s self care and how does it relate to addiction recovery and preventing relapse? Practicing good self care starts with taking care of your mind, body, and spirit now that you’re not using drugs anymore. One of the reasons self-care is such a fundamental part of addiction recovery is that through substance abuse, addicts become cut
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