How Do Alumni Programs Help Recovery & Prevent Relapse?
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Alumni programs are an important part of recovery for all individuals seeking treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD). These programs provide long term support and offer resources including virtual ways to stay connected. Alumni programs can aid in relapse prevention by offering individuals a […]
How Serving Others Can Support Addiction Recovery
Updated on 10/13/23 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex mental health condition that occurs from chronic and/or repeated substance use. Luckily, it is treatable, but it requires intimate and compassionate care for recovery to occur. Still, the chemical mechanisms involved with SUD in the brain also make […]
Tips for Finding a New Circle of Friends While in Recovery from a Substance Use Disorder
Updated on 2/1/2023 Recovery is about rebuilding your life after a substance use disorder in a manner that supports your ongoing sobriety. Finding a healthy support group is essential to this process. Will the friends you currently have support your recovery efforts? Are these friends engaging in behaviors that may trigger you as you attempt […]
Understanding Motivational Interviewing
Updated on 1/31/2023 Addiction can cause many individuals to think they do not have a problem or that they can control it without any help. Some people are even indifferent about their situation and simply refuse to seek help. In these situations, a technique known as motivational interviewing (MI) can encourage individuals to want to […]
Overcoming Terminal Uniqueness: Building Connections in the Journey to Addiction Recovery
Terminal uniqueness is the belief that you are special or different from everybody else in recovery. Believing that your experiences are unique might give you the impression that you are not subject to the laws and rules that affect others’ recovery. You might feel like your circumstances, such as managing sobriety, are much more difficult […]
Supporting vs. Enabling: What’s the Difference?
When you find out a family member you love is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, several emotions may race through your mind. In an addicted household, there are typically five different roles taken on by those closest to the person who is addicted to substances. One role is that of the enabler. Often, […]
How to Find Happiness in Recovery
Updated on 06/04/24 Rehab teaches those who have struggled with addiction to overcome it and find happiness in recovery. Happiness is defined differently by every person so finding joy in recovery is an individualized experience. Still, the same principles surrounding happiness can equate to staying sober. Here are ways to find happiness in recovery. First: […]
4 Tips on How to be There for a Loved One During Treatment
4 Tips on How to be There for a Loved One During Treatment Updated on 06/04/24 If your loved one has made the difficult decision to go to treatment, you may be wondering what you can do to be there for them. This can be especially true if they are entering residential rehab or traveling […]
What Are The Common Behaviors of Addiction?
Understanding the Common Behaviors of Addiction Do you have a feeling that someone you love might be suffering from addiction, but you aren’t sure? People who have addictions will go to great lengths to cover them and remain in denial, so not knowing for sure is very common. That is why it is very important […]
How to Talk to Your Friends About Heroin Addiction
Tips: Talk to Your Friends About Heroin Addiction Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be one of the hardest things to experience. This can be especially true if it’s a friend since people suffering from addiction can be quick to cut people off. The stigma surrounding addiction makes it difficult for addiction sufferers […]