How to Help a Loved One Prevent Relapse
Addiction relapse is an unfortunate reality of recovery. Any individual who is battling addiction must face the fact of relapse. However, not every individual in recovery relapses. As a matter of fact, an estimated half of all those individuals treated for an addiction for the first time, will not relapse and will remain successfully in […]
What Are the Dangers of Forming Romantic Relationships in Recovery?
All individuals who are new to recovery are usually advised to stay away from romantic relationships for at least the first year of sobriety. While it is possible for a relationship formed in recovery to succeed, experience has shown that it is usually a precursor to relapse. Vulnerability in Relationships in Recovery When an individual […]
Can I Prevent Alcohol Relapse from Happening?
Relapse is a very common situation among recovering alcoholics. While a relapse can be prevented, it does require the individual with the addiction to be attentive and proactive so that they can avoid temptations and triggers to the best of their ability. Of course, it is not possible to avoid them all, but with care […]
A Helpful Relapse Prevention Plan for Teens
When a person with addiction relapses after a period of being clean and sober, it can feel devastating. Nearly 40-60% of people with addiction relapse. It is likely something a person will struggle with for the whole of recovery although some relapse only once. If a teen is diagnosed with addiction, it is possible the […]
How Can Alumni Programs Support Teens with Addiction?
One of the key factors of successful recovery is the aftercare provided to an individual who has completed a treatment program for addiction. This is even more crucial with teens who have an addiction. Teens who have gone through and finished a program of treatment should not now be left to fend for themselves. Alumni […]
You Have the Power to Overcome Addiction
The power to overcome addiction comes from within oneself, starting with a desire to get healthy and well once and for all. Looking to the past only robs people of the future. Now is the time to focus on the future and use some tools to overcome addiction, once and for all. No Excuses It […]
How to Manage Relapse Triggers
Finishing a substance use treatment program is a huge accomplishment in recovery. This marks the start of a lifelong journey. More than 50 percent of people with addiction in recovery relapse within four years of treatment with adolescents being at highest risk due to inexperience. Triggers are everywhere but some coping mechanisms can be learned […]
What is Aftercare for Addiction Recovery
Once treatment ends, recovery begins which brings its own unique challenges. Sobriety is more than avoiding triggers and cravings. It helps to have an aftercare plan focused on developing a positive outlook, setting goals and being focused on achieving goals in sobriety. Secret to Success The secret to successful recovery requires a certain recipe, including: […]
Preventing Relapse Through Self Care
Addiction relapse can be a frustrating experience for people who want to remain sober but the temptations are too great. Self care is a great way to attend to personal needs first and ensure recovery is put at the forefront of a person’s list to prevent relapse from happening. Why Self Care Matters The biggest […]
So I Relapsed; What Do I Do Now?
Relapse can be a dirty word with a bad reputation but it happens more frequently than people think. Fear of a person’s life collapsing following relapse may occur but it does not mean person has failed. Learn how to stop relapse before it happens and learn what to do it if it happens so […]