Drug addiction and alcoholism are progressive, chronic diseases that require ongoing treatment and support. Oftentimes, when a person leaves the comfort of a residential treatment facility they are at a heightened risk of relapsing. This is because the transition from treatment to normal life is...
Imagine it: You’ve successfully completed an addiction treatment program. You have new skills, new insight, and a new understanding of what you need to do to achieve your goal of lifelong sobriety. Spirits high, you set out, confident in your ability to cope with whatever...
Making the transition from rehab to sober living can be scary. You may be fearful of facing triggers or you may simply be scared of the unknown. Regardless, it’s important to make the most out of your time in sober living as this time will...
Making the decision to seek treatment for addiction is a monumental first step in your recovery journey. The next decision you must make is where you should go to rehab and which rehab is right for you. If you’re considering traveling to Delray Beach for...
Many people choose to go to a sober living home after completing treatment so they can adjust to staying sober in the real world. Sober living homes promote 12-Step participation by mandating weekly meetings among residents to ensure each person is actively working on their...
When someone struggles with addiction, they are affected in so many ways. Their physical and mental health suffers, important relationships are strained, and they may suffer financial and social consequences that last a long time. Many people rely on addiction treatment to free themselves of...
If you live with addiction, you understand that it affects all aspects of your life. It changes relationships, can damage your physical and mental health, and causes you to lose sight of goals that were once important to you. Getting treatment for addiction is a...
Addiction is a far-reaching disease that affects people from all walks of life. While parents are superheroes who manage to balance childcare, work, cooking, chores, and more, no parent is invincible. Some turn to drugs, or more commonly, alcohol, to cope with the high demands...
Early recovery is a tricky time for people struggling with substance use disorder. The transition from the safe, enclosed environment of inpatient treatment back to everyday life is extremely stressful. Because of this stress and the newness of being sober, there are high rates of...
After completing detox and substance abuse treatment, it is important to make a plan to continue your recovery activities for life. Part of a successful aftercare plan may involve spending time in a sober living program. A sober living facility gives people a safe, stable...
