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Relapse

Mistakes are not Failures

by Rachel on April 27, 2012

Relapse is not inevitable, but it does occur. When addiction relapse occurs it is important not to punish ourselves and allow the old negative messages to take over. After a relapse, addict’s make statements like, “I don’t deserve better, I’m worthless, I deserve to be punished,” simply because they made a poor choice. The negative [...]

Ten Tips for Early Recovery From Addiction

by Brian on July 1, 2011

Here are ten tips to help out the individual in the early stages of their recovery as it can initially be a difficult and trying time.

Addiction Treatment is an Investment In Life

by Brian on May 10, 2011

While the cost of addiction treatment can be expensive the payoff are greats. Going to addiction treatment is a valuable benefit that can potentially give an individual payoffs for the rest of their life.

Keep It Simple and Drama Free After Addiction Treatment

May 3, 2011 addiction

Quality addiction treatment will teach its clients the tools necessary in order to maintain their new found sobriety. Most who come into addiction treatment have a lot of baggage and drama to deal with. In order to protect sobriety it is essential to try to focus as much energy on sobriety and let the drama fall by the wayside.

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Discovering Dual Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment

March 31, 2011 addiction

It is not uncommon for individuals who struggle with addiction to be dual diagnosed with another mental disorder such as bipolar or depression. In order to stop addiction and get help for the mental disorder both are going to need to be addressed with professional help. There are addiction treatment centers that specialize in dual diagnosis.

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Alcohol Relapse: It Happens

March 23, 2011 alcohol abuse

While relapse is not a necessity it is important to realize that it does happen. How one reacts and how quickly action is taken to stop relapse and get back on the right track is extremely important. In quality drug rehab programs a client will learn how to handle a relapse if it does occur.

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Avoiding Drama and Distractions in Addiction Treatment

January 20, 2011 addiction

Leaving your hometown to go to addiction treatment and work on sobriety can be extremely beneficial. When individuals stay in their hometown to attend addiction treatment there will likely be drama and family dynamics that will interrupt the task at hand.

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Searching for a Residential Addiction Treatment Center

January 7, 2011 addiction

After the decision is made to go to addiction treatment finding the one that best suits your needs and wants can be difficult. For the individual that has had failed attempts at getting sober from drug and alcohol abuse a residential treatment center may be the answer.

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Reaping the Benefits of Sobriety through Relapse Prevention

December 13, 2010 addiction

Staying sober and avoiding a relapse requires constant work and maintenance. Relapse prevention programs in addiction treatment will help its clients learn and become aware of the steps they have to take and habits they need to form in order to protect their sobriety.

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Maintaining Sobriety with Relapse Prevention

December 3, 2010 addiction

In recovery from addiction there is a saying that goes its easy to get sober but hard to stay sober. Relapse prevention programs offered by addiction treatment programs will teach clients about “triggers” they should be aware of as well as techniques and tools to prevent a relapse from occurring.

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