The Role of Peer Support in Addiction Recovery
Clinical services are essential components of addiction treatment. However, during (and especially after) a person’s time in rehab, they may also benefit from peer support. What is Peer Support? Peer support is a broad term that can refer to various forms of non-clinical assistance for individuals who are in recovery. Peer support providers are typically […]
How to Get Someone to go to Rehab Guide
A friend has clearly lost the ability to control how much or how often they drink. A family member can’t get through the day without abusing a prescription medication. Watching someone you care struggle with addiction can be an excruciating experience. You know they need help – but what can you do if they don’t […]
How to Stop Enabling A Loved One’s Alcoholism
It can be difficult to offer support to a loved one with alcohol use disorder (AUD) without enabling their addiction. You may believe you are helping when in fact, you are enabling. How can you know if you are enabling their addiction or helping? If you are enabling, what should you do to stop? By learning […]
What is the Difference Between IOP and PHP?
Two types of addiction treatment programs you will encounter when you are exploring your addiction treatment options. While IOP and PHP programs may seem similar, there are some key differences you need to understand to help you choose the most appropriate rehab program to suit your needs. What Is Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Treatment? An intensive […]
What Is A Typical Day Like In A Sober Living Home?
Whether you are getting ready to start an alcohol or drug rehab program or nearing the end of it and planning your aftercare, you may be wondering whether sober living homes should be a part of your rehab treatment. To help you determine the most appropriate treatment to benefit your recovery and sobriety, let’s explore […]
Gratitude in Recovery
We all know that having positive thoughts leads to experiencing more positive emotions. That’s why positive affirmations and visualizations have become so popular in many self-help systems. For many in recovery, cultivating positive thoughts on a consistent basis is an uphill battle. In sobriety, long buried feelings can surface. People may be haunted by perceived […]
How to know if the Addict is Ready for Recovery
With rare exceptions, the road to recovery from substance use disorder isn’t easy. It’s often steep, winding, and full of switchbacks and obstacles. Sometimes it can seem impossible to navigate. Treatment programs are getting better and better as more research increases our ability to accurately diagnose the underlying causes of these disorders, and our understanding […]
Difference Between Treatment and Recovery
While treatment and recovery go hand in hand, they are not the same thing. Treatment refers to the overall addiction recovery process. This includes detox, inpatient or outpatient programs, as well as the therapies and various treatments that are part of those programs. Recovery, though, encompasses every aspect of your life while you get and […]
Rebuilding Confidence and Self-Esteem After Addiction Recovery
Self-esteem is how a person feels about him or herself. Self-esteem can refer to a person’s self-worth or personal value. It can also refer to anything that would influence how a person looks at him or herself in the mirror. Self-esteem and addiction go hand in hand in a number of different ways. People who […]