RELAPSE PREVENTION
Instant Gratification, a Slippery Slope
Many of us find ourselves impulse buying something because we want it, ordering expensive food delivery because it’s easy, or using drugs and alcohol to avoid our problems. There are ways to look at our choices and be able to stop ourselves before destroying our lives because we want it now.
Dealing with Doubts and Allowances in Recovery
One of the biggest fears for the loved ones of someone in recovery is the addict's relapse. How does relapse happen and what steps can be done to prevent it?
Sober Tips for the Holidays
With the world as crazy as it has been, I expect the holiday season to be pretty much the same. Keeping this in mind, we have decided to republish our holiday tips for having a safe and sober holiday season.
Relapses Increase Amidst COVID
Since the beginning of the coronavirus, there has been a rise in drug and alcohol abuse. The CDC reported almost 71,000 overdoses in 2019 alone, with 50,042 of those cases opioid related. In the first four months of 2020, there was an 11.
5 Surefire Ways to End up Relapsing
Both those struggling with substance abuse and their parents/loved ones worry about a relapse when the person gets out of treatment. Being in drug rehab is a safe environment and stepping back into day to day life can be riddled with pitfalls, some of which can be avoided relatively easy if you know what to watch out for.
