Common Pitfalls in Recovery and How to Avoid Them Bipolar, Borderline Personality, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Personal Resources, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse Prevention, Staying Sober, TherapiesBy Promises AustinMay 1, 2020Recovery is a life-long journey. Anyone who has embraced lifelong sobriety will tell you that there are times where the road gets particularly rocky. Though you may go through periods of your life when you feel clear-headed and ready to take on the world, sometimes events in life can trigger temptations to return to drinking…
5 Steps to Prioritize Your Recovery Goals Addiction Treatment, Personal Resources, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse Prevention, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinMay 1, 2020When considering lifelong sobriety, it’s important to know what your priorities are when heading in. Though many people considering entering therapy for substance abuse may find the task of lifelong sobriety to be daunting, the process is easier with goals in mind. These goals can involve your finances, your social or family life, or just…
How to Build and Maintain a Solid Support System in Recovery Addiction Treatment, Family Resources, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse PreventionBy Promises AustinApril 30, 2020For anyone in recovery, one of the most important tools for continued success is a support system for recovery. This can consist of friends, family members, and ideally, other people who are also in recovery. During a patient’s time at a drug and alcohol treatment center, they may meet and develop close friendships with others…
Heroin Addiction Recovery Rate Addiction Treatment, Heroin, RecoveryBy Promises AustinMarch 30, 2020Heroin is a dangerous and highly addictive opioid that can lead to physical and psychological dependence. Another major risk of heroin use is experiencing an overdose, as overdoses have reached record levels. But what is the heroin addiction recovery rate and what does it tell us about the best ways to overcome a heroin addiction?…
How Does AA Help Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, RecoveryBy Promises AustinMarch 26, 2020The reason binge drinking is dangerous is because alcohol is highly addictive, with 15 million Americans meeting the criteria for an alcohol misuse disorder annually. AA, a peer-led support group, is one of the most common support systems used by those in recovery. But how does AA help you maintain sobriety? Alcohol is one of…
Fighting Relapse Triggers After Drug Rehab Family Resources, Personal Resources, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinMarch 9, 2020Keeping hold of the sobriety earned through drug rehab is an ongoing challenge. At every turn, it seems, newly sober individuals are fighting relapse triggers that lead back into drug use and addiction. Yet, just because those triggers exist does not mean that yielding to them is a foregone conclusion. Realizing what the most common…
Antidepressants, Naltrexone, and Behavioral Therapy Help Keep Addicts Sober Family Resources, Recovery, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinFebruary 24, 2020Once you complete a rehab program, it is up to you to use the skills that you have learned in your programs in the real world. Sobriety is another challenge that many recovering addicts have to face. Luckily, studies have shown that there are ways to help those coming back maintain their sabriety. Antidepressants, naltrexone,…
10 Tips for Restructuring Your Life in Recovery Addiction Treatment, Family Resources, Personal Resources, Recovery, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinFebruary 24, 2020In recovery, things are bound to be different. There’s simply no way that life can go on as it did before. Still, recovery is a scary prospect for many who are just beginning this stage of the healing process. There are so many unknowns, and it’s hard to know how to plan for such a…
How to Help Your Teen Avoid Drugs Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Info, Family Resources, Recovery, Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinFebruary 22, 2020The Mayo Clinic staff posted the following article on teen drug abuse: Many teens experiment with drugs, putting their health and safety at risk—but teen drug abuse isn’t inevitable. You can help prevent teen drug abuse by talking to your teen about the consequences of using drugs and the importance of making healthy choices. Know…
Should Families of Drug Addicts Try Financial Tough Love? Family Resources, Personal Resources, RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 19, 2020Mark Kerrigan, brother of American figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, has been accused of killing his father in an alcohol-induced rage. Kerrigan’s problems with addiction have been ongoing for years, and his parents even sued him for more than $100,000, reportedly to push him toward seeking treatment. John Quinones and Christine Brozyna of ABC.com explore this…
