How Long Does It Take to Recover From Alcoholism?Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Family Resources, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinJuly 30, 2020Alcohol abuse affects the brain, the body and the mind, causing changes that impact behavior as well as the physical and emotional well-being of its victims. It also creates tremendous personal, social and work-related upheaval in the lives of alcoholics who continue to drink and can’t find a way out of the chemical prison they’re…
Common Pitfalls in Recovery and How to Avoid ThemBipolar, 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…
What is Psychotherapy?Addiction Treatment, RehabilitationBy Promises AustinFebruary 28, 2020Although addiction, alcoholism, and substance abuse disorders are chronic, recovery is possible thanks to treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and psychotherapy. But what is psychotherapy, and how is it used during treatment? If you’re struggling with a substance abuse disorder, alcoholism, or addiction, you’re not alone. Each year, more than 14 million…
Stages of Addiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment, RehabilitationBy Promises AustinFebruary 26, 2020When you’re suffering from alcoholism, addiction, or a substance abuse disorder, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and alone. However, addiction is relatively common. In fact, 1 out of 7 Americans will eventually develop a substance abuse disorder in their lifetime, while another 10% of Americans are in one of the stages of addiction recovery.…
Common Relapse TriggersAddiction Treatment, RehabilitationBy Promises AustinFebruary 12, 2020Cravings and triggers can linger long after your last use, which is a major reason by 40%-60% of people recovering from a substance use disorder experience at least one relapse. A relapse occurs when you begin abusing drugs or alcohol after a period of abstinence. Thus, understanding how to cope with common relapse triggers is…
Sober New YearsAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJanuary 17, 2020New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration with friends and family. If you’re committing not to drink this year, then it can also be a challenging time. Just about everywhere you go, there is alcohol present during this festive occasion. Navigating the evening can be difficult. However, it is possible to have a sober…
Fun Sober ActivitiesAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJanuary 13, 2020One of the greatest challenges to getting sober is re-discovering your identity outside of drinking. Before you began rehab, going to the bars, hanging out at parties, drinking during the game, or unwinding with a glass of wine may have been your normal routine. One of the ways to disassociate with alcohol is to engage…
Stress Management TechniquesAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJanuary 10, 2020You can’t always control your circumstances. You can’t control the bills or how others act. And, you can’t control certain things that happen. You can, however, control how you react. More importantly, you have the power to control your level of stress. With the right stress management techniques, you have the ability to navigate through…
Sober HolidaysAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinDecember 6, 2019With winter quickly approaching, the holiday season is in full swing. Holidays are a chance to connect with family and loved ones, but for those in recovery, sober holidays can be difficult. While 19.7 million Americans struggle with a substance abuse disorder, addiction, or alcoholism annually, even more, Americans are actively recovering. In fact, 10%…
‘Life Doesn’t Stop When You Get Sober. Life Begins’Staying SoberBy Promises AustinAugust 29, 2016September is National Recovery Month, a time to remember that miracles do happen. Just ask the millions of people once held captive by drugs and alcohol who are now living rich, rewarding lives in sobriety. Among them is Abby B., who started drinking at 13 and who remembers feeling so hopeless at the height of…
