Articles about Relapse Prevention
7 Ways to Alleviate Anxiety Without Drugs
April 17, 2018 10:44 pm - Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
Recovering from substance abuse is a long and often difficult journey, and most of us often experience strong levels of anxiety and depression as we recovery. Whether because of mood-disorders which first pushed substance use or as a side-effect of […]
Seven Mistakes Loved Ones Make with an Addict
April 4, 2018 12:46 am - Love and Relationships, Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
I had finally accepted the fact that I am an addict, and I went to treatment on my own. I figured I had got myself into this mess, so I should be the one to get myself out. In my […]
What is CBD and Can I Use It for Sobriety?
March 6, 2018 6:57 pm - Life in Recovery, Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
If you’re suffering from alcohol or drug dependence or are recently sober, Cannabdiol or CBD, the second most common active ingredient in cannabis, can appear to be a tempting and ‘easy’ way to get over your addiction. With sensationalized media […]
9 Ways to Cope with Anxiety without Medication
January 11, 2018 5:02 am - Life in Recovery, Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
Whether you’re in the early stages of recovery and anxiety is one of the symptoms of your withdrawal, or you’re experiencing anxiety as you move further along your journey to recovery, getting treatment for it can be daunting. If you […]
How to Deal with My Family and Stay Sober
December 26, 2017 11:32 pm - Love and Relationships, Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
My mother. Those are the only two words in the English language that have the ability to paralyze me emotionally. I never know exactly what she is going to say, but I do know that we can’t get through a […]
Seven Things to Tell Yourself when You want to Drink
November 30, 2017 4:42 pm - Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
I envy so-called normal people. There are days when I just want to ditch the responsibility to stay sober. You know, kick off my shoes and party with rest of my colleagues at Happy Hour on a Friday. While the […]
How to Stay Sober with Your Family Over Thanksgiving
November 22, 2017 2:32 am - Events & Activities, Life in Recovery, Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
Most of the time, holidays like Thanksgiving are painted as idyllic and warm. Families on television might fight and laugh for comedic effect, but they always make up, and by the time dinner is on the table, everyone is full […]
How Secrets in Recovery Keep You Sick
November 8, 2017 1:29 am - Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
The guilt was eating me up. I had gotten high again. It had been an incredibly long day preceeded by an even longer week. I had done everything everyone had expected me to do, my boss, my co-workers, my family, […]
The Tools You Need to Stay Sober in College
October 24, 2017 1:06 am - Life in Recovery, Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
For those who have already fought addiction and achieved sobriety, college can present a new set of challenges and temptations. Staying sober in a college setting is doable, though. With the right mindset, support groups and goals, you can maintain […]
How Do I Deal with My Emotions if I’m Sober?
September 13, 2017 12:55 am - Life in Recovery, Relapse Prevention - Leave your thoughts
Dealing With Emotions During Recovery Emotions, especially strong and unpleasant ones like grief, guilt, shame, and anger, are difficult to deal with for most of us. For a person in recovery, it can be even harder to cope with emotions […]
