The challenges of treating addicts with dual diagnoses
One of the challenges of treating a dual diagnosis is that the addict must accept the reality that their struggles with mental health and substance use exist in conjunction with each other. But it’s not always simple finding a mental health service that addresses both psychiatric and substance abuse services at the same time. If […]
Strategies for avoiding common hurdles in early sobriety
Successfully completing a stint in drug rehab and reentering society as a newly sober person doesn’t mean your cured. In fact, being an addict is a lifelong struggle and it means you’ll never be cured and you’ll always have to work at maintaining your sobriety. Early recovery, in particular, has specific obstacles that make your […]
What is the difference between supporting versus enabling an addict?
Knowing how to interact with a loved one who has succumbed to substance abuse can be challenging. It’s natural that you’d want to ease their suffering , but there are many “do’s and don’ts” when it comes to the fine line between supporting them versus enabling their lifestyle. It’s even possible to cross the line […]
End of year sobriety resolution check-in
At the end of the year, people in addiction recovery programs for drugs or alcohol often make New Year’s Resolutions regarding their recovery plan for the next year. But what most people don’t do is check on their current resolutions to see how many were completed. More importantly, people should check on their resolutions for the purpose of seeing how many can still be completed […]
7 non-alcoholic Christmas “mocktails” for the sober celebrant
Christmas parties are a great way to catch up with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while. But if you’re fighting alcohol addiction, they can be dangerous for your sobriety. To make things worse, seeing everyone holding a Christmas cocktail can trigger FOMO (fear of missing out) in some people, which can strengthen the […]
Is social media okay while in addiction recovery?
Social media can be a great way to connect with friends, family members, coworkers, and complete strangers. For this same reason, it can also be a serious problem for people who are in addiction recovery.For many people who are fighting addiction and striving to achieve lasting sobriety, external temptations are the number one obstacle between them […]