If you want a comprehensive addiction treatment plan for yourself or someone you care about, it should include a holistic therapy program. Holistic therapy combines elements of traditional forms of therapeutic care with alternative techniques, such as meditation. The primary difference between traditional therapy and holistic therapy is that the latter focuses on a wide…
Most people think of St. Patrick’s Day as an excuse to drink lots of green beer and Irish whiskey. Drinking seems to be the most common way to embrace the Irish spirit and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day wildly. For a recovering alcoholic or anyone else who’s made a life decision to stay sober, this is…
If you or someone you care about has been struggling with substance abuse, professional treatment can help you break free from the destructive cycle of addiction. The first step of professional addiction treatment programs is usually detoxification when addictive substances are cleansed from a person’s body. During the detox process at an addiction treatment facility,…
The new year can bring a range of feelings. New Year’s is just another day and often marks an accomplishment for many in recovery. For many people looking to the year ahead, New Year’s Day is the best time to set goals for long-lasting health and sobriety. Relapse prevention therapy can help clients set reasonable…
New Year’s Eve can be a night of celebration and stress. The holiday provides the opportunity to take stock of how far you’ve come in the last year and make resolutions for the coming months. For many, however, NYE can trigger a relapse. Those struggling with relapse triggers can feel lonely and isolated, whether ringing…
Christmas can be especially difficult for those in recovery. The prevalence of eggnog, mulled wine, and spiced cider, among other holiday beverages, can make it hard to maintain sobriety during the holidays. Additionally, family, economic, and social pressures can lead to increased alcohol consumption during the weeks leading to Christmas. A sober Christmas is possible.…
The holiday season can be the most challenging time of year for those in recovery. Family stress and increased opportunities to drink make staying sober during the holidays feel impossible. Thanksgiving is often the most stressful holiday of the year. People in recovery often need more support to stay sober and healthy through Thanksgiving and…
Drug and alcohol addiction touches everyone in a user’s life. Many people struggling with addiction can feel isolated or hopeless. They may alienate family and friends. These loved ones suffer their own stress and heartache over an addiction they cannot control. Over time, addiction can cause rifts and destroy relationships between parents, children, siblings, and…
Relapse is the greatest challenge facing those in drug or alcohol recovery. Committing to sobriety in rehab takes time but gets easier. Without access to drugs and alcohol, it can be easier to stay sober. After leaving rehab, however, many struggle with relapse triggers. Life stressors, old habits, and access to drugs and alcohol can…
Sobriety is a daily choice. For those in addiction recovery, some days, staying sober is easy. Other days, it feels impossible. If you are someone you know is struggling with sobriety, you are not alone. Millions of people around the world choose sobriety every day. There are clinics and programs around the country ready to…