Roleplaying in Addiction Rehab Treatment
Updated 4/28/25 For individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), there are a plethora of treatment options available. Typically, if substance use is more severe, short-term, inpatient treatment programs are recommended to effectively kickstart the recovery journey. Contrastingly, outpatient programs allow individuals to receive treatment while they live at home and keep up with […]
What Are Triggers and Cravings?
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Treatment for recovery from alcohol and other substances must be intentional. It must teach patients how to achieve long-lasting sobriety. While a person may be able to commit to sobriety on their own initially, it is unlikely that they will be able to maintain their […]
Why Mindfulness Is Essential in Long-Term Recovery
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Substance use and addiction wreak havoc on an individual’s sense of self. They are chronic and invasive conditions that can lead to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Even when the consequences of substance use become evident, there may be hesitation toward treatment and recovery because an […]
What to Do After a Relapse
Updated on 01/25/24 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC Relapse does not mean that your recovery journey has failed. For many people in recovery, relapse is considered another step toward securing long-lasting healing—an opportunity to learn something else that will benefit down the road. Recovery from substance use and addiction is never an easy […]
Managing Triggers & Cravings in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 2/10/2025 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC This blog discusses internal and external triggers and cravings in addiction recovery, ways to recognize them and how you can support your long-term sobriety. In long-term recovery from substance use, triggers and cravings to use again are expected. While having intrusive thoughts, idolizing […]
March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day: A Guide to Maintaining Sobriety
Updated on 2/3/2023 To many, March equates to following basketball brackets and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As both events approach, people plan how they will get together, what they will bring to a party, or prepare the drink and food menu. Despite how your friends or family celebrate March Madness or St. Patrick’s Day, make […]
What To Do After You Relapse
Updated on 2/6/2025 Recovery is a difficult journey with many ups and downs. Depending on how your path is going, you may find yourself at a low point: relapse. In the moments following a relapse, you may be scared, sad, disappointed, confused, anxious and unsure of what comes next. However, it is essential to know […]
Celebrating the Holidays While Sober
Updated on 06/25/24 Celebrating the holidays while sober can be challenging for a variety of reasons. There tends to be many triggers, a dooms-day type feeling towards the idea of relapse, and turbulent relationships with loved ones at the forefront of it all. The holidays at their core are meant to be a time of […]
Managing Triggers Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
Managing Triggers During the COVID-19 Pandemic As the world tries to manage life during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be even more complicated for a person in addiction recovery, especially early recovery. If you are worried about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it may affect your recovery and sobriety, there are ways you can manage […]
I Keep Relapsing, Why?
Why Do I Keep Relapsing? You finally made the decision to get sober and receive treatment for your addiction. You went through your program, experienced detox and received all the tools you need to be able to live a long, happy healthy life in recovery. However, you find that you keep slipping up. Relapsing is […]