Posts Tagged ‘Sobriety’
Moving on After Rehab: Guide to a Fresh Start
Having the initiative to attend rehab takes a lot of strength and self-awareness, but it’s staying sober on your own that will truly improve your quality of life. Luckily, there are resources that can help. Checking in frequently with sober coaches, learning the benefits of moving away, self-care, and celebrating every step of the way,…
Read MoreYou’re Not a “Bad” Person for Drinking Heavily
You just need to understand the consequences so you can make informed choices. I have been sober from alcohol for 6 years and I also have a mental health and addictions nursing background. Alcohol addiction runs in my family in a very serious way. I’d say I know a few things about alcohol addiction and…
Read MoreHow Do I Know if I Need Detox?
The detox process starts when individuals who are dealing with addiction or dependency issues quit using a particular substance. Typically, detox refers to a formal detoxification program overseen by medical professionals for safety and comfort. By asking some key questions, it will be clear who needs detox and why this step is so important on…
Read MoreWhy Medical Detox?
Addiction is a serious illness, and trying to overcome it alone is rarely a good idea. Just like no patients would seriously attempt to heal diabetes or asthma without professional assistance, neither should someone struggling with addiction aim to detox at home. Through a medically supported detox, patients can increase their chance of success, prepare…
Read MoreRecovering From Alcohol Addiction
At any given time in the United States, over 16 million people are dealing with an alcohol addiction or abuse disorder. While struggling with alcoholism can be incredibly challenging, recovery is possible. Understanding the process of recovery can give individuals the impetus they need to take those first steps toward sobriety. Identifying the Problem The…
Read MoreHow Focusing on a Quote Can Help You Through Rehab
Focusing on a Quote About Addiction or Recovery Can Help You Through Rehab There are countless tips and tricks to help patients through rehab, but among them will be a commitment to success, a desire to improve and the willingness to put in the work. Achieving those goals may be easier with a quote or…
Read MoreAlcohol Rehab
All too often, those individuals struggling with an addiction to alcohol believe that they can achieve sobriety on their own. Unfortunately, alcoholism is an illness, just like any other medical condition. In order to be treated effectively, professional help in the form of detox and rehab is vital. Understanding the importance of alcohol rehab is…
Read MoreWomen in Addiction Recovery
Addiction is an equal-opportunity disease. It can impact women as well as men, and there’s no discrimination when it comes to ethnicity, age or income level. While addiction can develop anywhere and to anyone, it’s often beneficial to target treatment to specific demographics. Customized addiction treatment for women can be more effective and may increase…
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