The relevance of addiction treatment to recovery cannot be overemphasized. The most successful and sustainable recovery stories have always been those that were offshoots of…
In addiction recovery, there are two essential elements. The number one most important element is accepting that a problem exists. The second most important is…
Cocaine cravings are strong feelings that overcome individuals that are addicted, causing them to want more and more cocaine. These cravings can result in intense…
Psychotherapy is an evidence-based method involved in substance abuse treatment. During rehab, psychological counseling and psychotherapy are utilized to treat mental and emotional health disorders,…
Substance abuse triggers can be something, someone, someplace, memories, and physical sensations that interrupt recovery momentarily. Everyone will experience triggers once they have left their…
Using drugs and alcohol can have several negative effects on a person’s life because you can easily become tolerant and this leads to misuse. The…
Alcoholism affects more than 15 million people each year. It has been called various terms over the years, like alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, but…
A Higher Power is used in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step programs. Also called a power greater than ourselves, the term can sometimes refer…
When someone has surrendered to the fact that they can no longer drink or take drugs without losing control and facing terrible consequences, they are…
Anyone recovering from drug or alcohol addictions knows that their life improved dramatically once they got clean and sober. Still, recovery is hard. The reason…
