Drug Interventions—Do they work? An intervention is a professional-led meeting with the friends and family of a drug abuser. A drug intervention occurs when the addict’s loved ones wish to bring to attention the severity of the addiction in hopes that the addict will recognize his or her need for rehab. The ideal outcome for …
An important aspect of addiction treatment and recovery is reconnecting with yourself through both self-improvement and self-awareness. Ultimately, recovery is about putting your best interests and needs first, which can be more difficult than it sounds. Here are some ways you can improve yourself and gain more self-awareness during your journey to recovery. First, commit …
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With the New Year upon us, there is no better time to resolve to overcome addiction. The phrase “new year, new me” can take on a literal meaning as you step into a new life. Let 2018 mark the year that changes everything! To make this year your year for recovery success, begin by first …
The start of a new year is the perfect time for fresh motivation and new goals to get your life back on track. There is no better time than now to break free from addiction by making an addiction free resolution. Here are some helpful tips heading into the New Year to make goals that …
The holidays provide the perfect time to reconnect with family and friends and enjoy a much-needed break from the regular routine. However, this break in routine can prove more difficult for those maintaining recovery. Here are some helpful tips in successfully managing recovery while enjoying the festivities this holiday season. First, find routine within the break …
The official countdown to the holidays has begun, which means plenty of gatherings with family and friends are just around the corner. Though the holidays are a special time to reconnect with loved ones and share gifts and meals together, for someone struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, this time can be full of triggers …
The holiday season is upon us as the New Year rapidly approaches. With the holidays comes more family get-togethers and a chance to catch up with loved ones you have perhaps not seen all year. If you are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, however, this can be a tricky time to know how to …
When a loved one struggles with addiction, it can often be difficult to know how to help and give support without enabling or worsening the addiction. With the upcoming holiday season when families spend more time together, it is especially important to know how to effectively love and support your loved one. Though there is a …
The holiday season is upon us, as November kicks off the annual month of gratitude. Though Thanksgiving is a day set aside to be thankful for all of life’s blessings, for many, gratitude is a daily part of life. In recovery, it plays a crucial yet seldom talked about role. In recovery, there are many …
October is Healthy Lung Month, with the pinnacle on October 28 for Healthy Lung Day. This campaign is aimed to educate and raise awareness of the importance of lung health. This year alone, nearly 10 million adults will be diagnosed with COPD, a chronic lung disease—the third-leading cause of death in the United States. There …
