When an individual stops abusing drugs or alcohol, it doesn’t imply that they have thwarted all their problems. Stopping substance abuse is the initial step in the long journey to full addiction recovery. Folks who abstain from alcohol/drugs without reaping sobriety will have difficulty getting real-life enjoyment. They could easily relapse since their recovery could […]
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The idea of using cannabis in recovery has recently sparked a lot of debate. Some people argue that the substance is intoxicating and might therefore trigger the addiction being treated or that the use of the substance is a symptom of continued addiction. Those in support of the use of marijuana during rehab argue that
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As a recovering addict, your ultimate goal is to live a sober and happy life well into the future. While this sounds simple enough, there are several factors to consider and each one poses unique challenges. While that’s not to say that you can’t achieve long-lasting happiness, you should be prepared to work for it.
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A sober house provides a drug and alcohol free living environment that you can choose to go to after you’ve completed your initial addiction treatment. Some people stay in sober living for a short period of time while they adjust to live outside of rehab. Others choose to stay in the house for longer so
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People who are battling an addiction often have to seek professional help in order to sober up. Addiction rehabilitation facilities are designed to help people quit different types of addiction. Whether you are experiencing a substance addiction or alcohol addiction, a sober house is the right place to seek help. Sober houses help people battling
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Once you have made that major change to your life and have completed rehab, you may be wondering just what is next. You’re doing great and feel better than you ever have before, but you still aren’t sure whether you should go back to your old life or not. You may have family and friends
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There are many reasons why you may be wondering whether or not you should go into a sober living home. Sober living homes can help you stay on the right path, and they are a great idea for those who have nowhere else to go right out of rehab. You may be wondering, when is
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As a recovering alcoholic, I am often asked a lot of different questions. The most popular question I receive is how I was able to get sober. When I tell them that AA had a large part in my journey, I get the next question- did AA work for you? Everyone wants to know how
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People going into recovery from drug and alcohol abuse often ask about the term “sober house” and how it relates to their journey to wellness. The sober house is where you can transition to recovery, after completing the previous steps in your treatment. The sober house, or sober living house is also called a halfway
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Many people may assume that addiction is a choice. If the addict or alcoholic could just stop using drugs or alcohol, they could be so much happier. The logic makes sense, but the disease doesn’t. There are plenty of reasons getting clean and sober is not as easy as just having the “willpower”. For most
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