Tag Archives: addiction recovery

10 Healthy Coping Skills For Addiction Recovery

10 Healthy Coping Skills For Addiction Recovery

Overcoming Addiction Through Emotional Development When you or someone you love is suffering from drug addiction or substance abuse, the road to recovery entails developing the proper coping skills and individual therapy to overcome adverse urges. There are no shortcuts on the...
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08/26 2020
Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan that Works

Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan that Works

A Relapse Prevention Plan is Key to Success in Recovery For people who have successfully completed treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol, the goal is to start a new beginning and enjoy living free from drugs and alcohol for the rest...
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08/21 2020
The Benefits of Social Connection During Recovery

The Benefits of Social Connection During Recovery

Staying Connected to Friends and Family Aids Mental Health and Recovery Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction can be tough, especially if you were a long-term user. While recovery is always a work in progress, there are certain things that you can...
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09/03 2019
Preparing for Change

Preparing for Change

Getting Ready for the Road Ahead When an individual has made the decision to seek treatment for their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be prepared for the challenges ahead. Recovering from addiction is not easy and it will take a...
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06/06 2019
Inmates and the Need for Addiction Treatment

Inmates and the Need for Addiction Treatment

Inmates Need Access to Resources Once Released From Prison Many inmates who are locked up behind bars are often there as a result of either being a drug dealer, playing an integral part in the drug dealing operation, or are drug addicts...
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03/15 2019
Addiction in the Workplace

Addiction in the Workplace

Employees Test Positive For Drugs Recent studies that have been conducted on a nation-wide scale reveal that an increasing number of employees are testing positive for drugs. Certain employers have their employees take drug tests at random in order to ensure that...
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03/08 2019
How Acupuncture Can Aid in Your Recovery

How Acupuncture Can Aid in Your Recovery

A Holistic Means to Recovery Many of us have heard about acupuncture for stress relief, helping with insomnia, and assisting in quitting smoking, but did you know that acupuncture can help in your addiction recovery as well? Acupuncture is an ancient form...
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03/05 2019
How to Conquer and Manage Co-Occurring Disorders

How to Conquer and Manage Co-Occurring Disorders

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Can Help Manage Both Disorders What is a co-occurring disorder? Those who suffer from co-occurring disorders struggle with both an underlying mental health illness as well as a substance abuse problem. These two disorders require unique and separate treatment...
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01/28 2019