How to Move Forward After Addiction
Updated on 12/12/23 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC While living a healthy, sober life after active addiction is freeing in many ways, sometimes one’s memories of their life while in addiction can hold them back from further growth. Unfortunately, reconciling with the past requires continuous work and commitment, no matter where an individual might […]
Talking to Someone You Love About Addiction
Updated on 1/31/2023 This blog provides tips for anyone with loved ones struggling with addiction and provides insights on how to have a conversation about seeking help for addiction. For those struggling with addiction, it is important to remember that asking for help and admitting you have a problem takes honesty and courage. Finding a […]
Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers
Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers You have connections with people, places or things that remind you of good or bad times. A song can remind you of when you were out with friends, broke up with your significant other or learned about an event. Whether it’s music, art, a person or a thing, there’s […]
Toxic People and Places: Safeguarding Your Recovery
Toxic People and Places: Safeguarding Your Recovery Relieving your body of toxic substances related to addiction is a top priority when beginning recovery. An important step many people overlook has to do with toxicity in other arenas. Once a person returns home from treatment, it benefits them to be on the lookout for toxic people […]
The Long-Term Effects of Addiction
Addiction can have many long-lasting effects, especially if you have struggled with it for an extended time. Addiction not only affects your body; it also affects your relationships, finances, career path and more. The long-term effects of addiction show that it is not worth the pain and trouble for temporary pleasure. Learning about addiction’s long-term […]
The Role of Family in Alcohol or Substance Addiction Treatment
If you notice a loved one’s personality or habits have changed, you wonder why they are different. Unprecedented changes in personal, social or family relationships can signal an addiction to alcohol or drugs. There are many reasons people transition from their interests. A lack of engagement in activities or relationships can lead you to wonder […]
How Making Mistakes Benefits Recovery
Updated on 06/04/24 Mistakes can be valuable learning opportunities in a life of recovery. Mistakes can teach you how to refine your approach and pursue goals, and that it is more important to view mistakes as opportunities rather than failures. Encouraging individuals to curb expectations, to be kind to themselves and to learn how to […]
The Psychology Behind Addiction
Updated on 2/8/2023 Addiction can be caused by various factors, ranging from external circumstances to internal psychological ones. This disorder does not discriminate and can affect anyone from any background. Therefore, it is crucial to take a more in-depth look into the causes of addiction to understand if you or your loved ones are at […]
Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change
Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change Updated on 2/1/2023 The first step for a person who abuses alcohol or substances is to admit they have a problem, but accepting addiction is not easy. For some, the realization of their dependence on a drug or on alcohol can take time. Pushing someone to start therapy […]
The Warning Signs of Relapse
Updated on 1/31/2023 When someone relapses, it is commonly believed that it was a rash decision that came out of nowhere. However, relapse is a slow process that develops over time before the person physically relapses. Understanding the stages of relapse and what warning signs to look out for can give people a better insight […]