Substance abuse recovery from addiction is a hard process. People believe recovery means ending the addition but, reality is, this includes many steps, time, and commitment. Going through it can be challenging when it comes to balance of the work, maintaining recovery, and personal fulfillment. Get Treatment Treatment centers are not alike. In fact, many…
Americans struggle with addiction every year. Estimates range around 22 million people, or nearly 10 percent of the population, struggles with addiction. Most people who struggle are not receiving necessary treatment to support their addiction. Many people associate stigma with substance abuse, while not fully understanding addiction. Understanding Addiction Addiction is considered a problem of…
The challenges of substance abuse treatment are myriad but there are many options available to people who are interested in seeking help for addiction. A good treatment program for substance abuse will be holistic, comprehensive, and focused on the individual’s needs. Successful rehab for people with alcoholism may require dual diagnosis treatment while other addictions…
Millions of people who struggle with drug addiction seek professional help and receive addiction rehabilitation treatment. The idea of rehab can be intimidating, as it can involve detox, therapy sessions, and educational programs. Life after rehab can be scary for some who don’t know what to expect. Rehab and recovery don’t have to be frightening…
Drug abuse and dependence impacts people all over the world. Mental health issues are also a challenge for people. When a person has a problem with drugs, he may feel he has lost control of his life. Dealing with drug abuse or dependence is already challenging, but this condition can be more difficult to manage…
Many people who struggle with drug abuse and addiction may admit they have a problem but have not committed to recovery. Denial is a powerful reason why some do not get the help they need. Not only does denial often keep people from getting help, it can lead to severe and potentially life-threatening problems related…
A drug overdose means taking too much of a substance, over-the-counter, prescription, or other drug and taking more than the dosage recommended. When there is enough of the drug in a person’s body, it can have harmful effects on the body. An overdose may lead to serious medical complications, including death. The severity of the…
Do Recovery and Regret Go Hand in Hand? Making bad decisions is kind of part of the process of struggling with addiction. You are not in your right frame of mind to do anything good sometimes and you hurt people you care about. You even hurt yourself. Regret can creep in and that can change…
Resilience is a Big Key to Recovery Most people experience challenges in their lifetime, but few compare to those faced by someone with substance use disorder. Addiction is powerful but recovery is rewarding. When you face adversity in recovery, there is one big tool you need that can help you through. Resiliency The term resilience…
What is the Role of Self-Doubt in Relapse? You are not the only person who has trouble with self-doubt. You may regret what you did while in addiction but everyone has those things. Don’t let people treat you today as if you are still in active addiction. Self-doubt can follow you around unless you work…