Addiction and alcoholism are chronic and progressive diseases. To successfully maintain long-term recovery from a substance use disorder, individuals must remain consistent and proactive. People who stop engaging in their recovery maintenance techniques when they graduate from an addiction treatment program are at a high...
Early recovery is often thought of as the most difficult stage of addiction recovery. Early recovery refers to anywhere from 1 day sober to 1 year sober. However, most of the challenges of early recovery begin as individuals transition from the safety of a treatment program...
If you are recovering from a substance use disorder, you have probably become familiar with a wide variety of odd symptoms. From restless leg syndrome to major mood swings and fluctuations in weight, early addiction recovery can cause some strange effects. Have you found yourself having...
Completing an addiction treatment program is something to be proud of. Making the decision to get sober--and stay sober--can be life-changing. However, rehab doesn’t cure addiction. Many people who struggle with substance use disorder need to continue treating their addiction on a long-term basis. There are...
If you are one of the millions of people in the United States who has a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol, you likely understand the pain, anger, guilt, and sadness that can often accompany the condition. Loving someone with addiction or alcoholism can be...
The decision to enter addiction treatment is one of the most important, yet frightening decisions anyone can make. However, transitioning from an addiction treatment program back into everyday life is just as scary. You might have gotten used to the strict routines and constant supervision you...
Watching your loved one struggle with the disease of addiction is exhausting, terrifying, and stressful. When your loved one finally decides to enter rehab, you will probably feel a sense of relief. Knowing that they are safe, supported, and receiving treatment for their substance abuse...
Anxiety is a broad term that encompasses a range of mental health conditions. From generalized anxiety to social anxiety, many people suffer from an anxiety disorder in the United States. In fact, anxiety is the most common mental health condition other than depression. According to The...
Treatment for addiction does not end after someone completes a treatment program. Instead, people in recovery must find ways to stay active and engaged in treatment for the rest of their lives. This is especially important in the early days of sobriety after graduating from...
When you first stop using drugs and alcohol and seek help for addiction, you will likely experience physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal. Most people get help from a medical detox center rather than trying to detox at home. This is because the initial withdrawal...
