What Really Causes a Relapse?
A relapse occurs when a person who is no longer using drugs or alcohol engages in it. Unfortunately, relapse does not just happen, but it often progresses from thoughts of…
10 Benefits of Leaving Alcohol Behind
For some people, the idea of life without alcohol is inconceivable. Drinking is as normal as eating, sleeping, or going to work. For others who have an alcohol addiction, going…
How Relationships Can Affect Your Road To Recovery
Relationships and sobriety go hand-in-hand. Healthy relationships have helped many people go through recovery successfully and stay sober after treatment. On the other hand, unhealthy relationships have caused many people…
Benefits And Drawbacks Of “Cold Turkey”
The first step to recovery from drugs and alcohol is realizing and accepting that your drug abuse has become a problem and that you need to quit. Due to economic…
How the Holidays Influence Sobriety
The holidays can be a stressful time during recovery. Whether you are in the middle of treatment or have recently completed your addiction treatment plan, the period between Thanksgiving and…
Foods That Can Harm Your Sobriety
One of the things you may learn in your nutrition therapy program is the relationship between certain foods and sobriety. While some foods can reinforce your diet regimen and recovery…
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Destructive thoughts and emotions can have a significant influence on a person’s behavior and normal functioning. Cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques are employed to correct such ideas as well as teach people…
Signs of a Painkiller Addiction
When recovering from a severe injury or surgery, painkillers can help one find some relief. When you use them following a physician’s instructions, painkillers can be a sure way of…
Helping an Addicted Family Member
If you have a family member struggling with addiction, you may be at a loss about addressing the problem or helping them get professional treatment. If so, you are not…
6 Types of People Going Through Recovery
Each person’s path to addiction is unique. As such, detox centers in Florida must develop multiple programs to meet each person’s needs and help them achieve their recovery goals. Therapists…