What Is Relapse Prevention?
Relapse prevention aims to provide you with the necessary tools to manage challenging situations in life. This will help you maintain your progress in recovery. Staying on track with your recovery is the ultimate goal. Dr. Allan G. Marlatt developed the relapse prevention model with assistance from Dr. Katie Witkiewitz. Dr. Witkiewitz is now an […]
What Does Recovery Mean?
Recovery is not just about moving away from addiction; it’s a significant transition towards a substance-free life. This journey is very personal and different for everyone. It’s not just about stopping drugs but also about fixing relationships, feeling good about yourself, and being optimistic about life and your future. Knowing the steps of recovery is […]
The Five Stages of Recovery
The five stages of addiction recovery are like a map for beating a substance use disorder (SUD). These five stages give hope and advice to anyone who wants to start a big journey of change. Knowing every step of change and challenge can help you spot chances to move through recovery with hope, determination, and […]
Guided Meditation and Mindfulness for Sobriety
Just about anyone can get something good from doing mindfulness and guided meditation every day. For people getting better from dependence and addiction, doing meditation can help keep them sober. It does this by making the brain stronger and more able to resist going back to old habits. Guided Meditation Guided meditation for staying sober […]
Creating Your Addiction Recovery Plan
Making your recovery plan for what comes next is a crucial step in treating your addiction. Those with a plan for getting better, with actual steps to follow, often do better in the long run and avoid returning to old habits. Recovery means more than just stopping drugs or alcohol; it’s about growing, getting better, […]
Self-Care in Recovery
Self-care in recovery isn’t just about fun treats like spa days or shopping. Self-care is mainly about meeting basic needs like eating well, drinking enough water, sleeping well, and following your medicine schedule. Looking after yourself well is crucial for keeping sober. It reduces stress and avoids things that might make you return to bad […]
What Are the Relapse Rates for Addiction?
Addiction is like a long-lasting sickness, just like heart trouble or asthma. Substance use disorders are a chronic condition that needs ongoing care. Just like chronic conditions, drug addiction has a similar chance of coming back, known as a relapse. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) says that 40 to 60 percent of people […]
What Is a Relapse?
It’s known as a relapse when someone in recovery gives in to their cravings and begins using again. But it’s important to understand that a relapse does not occur suddenly. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), addiction is a chronic illness that can cause the mind to respond in another way to […]
The Five Rules of Recovery
Understanding and practicing relapse prevention and the five rules of recovery are essential to maintain a life free from substance abuse and growing into the person you want to be. Recovery is much more than just not using drugs and alcohol. Living in recovery is essential to be free from addiction life-long. Sobriety and recovery […]