If you relapse…you are not alone
Relapses are prevalent in addiction recovery, and they can be frustrating and discouraging. Many individuals in recovery may experience shame...
Drug Relapse? It’s ok to start over.
Relapse is a frequent and difficult part of addiction treatment. After making the effort to quit using drugs, it can...
Why Starting a Relationship in Early Recovery is a Bad Idea
Highlights: New romantic relationships in early recovery are a bad idea for several reasons: They are distractions from the work...
Breaking Up Is Hard to Recover From
Romantic relationships can be difficult, and rehab can complicate matters even more. Love is complicated. So is addiction recovery. These...
Avoid Relapse During Addiction Recovery
There are steps you can take to avoid the physical and emotional pain of relapse. If addiction recovery is a...
Presurgical Pain Treatment Can Eliminate Opioids with Better Results
Overview: The Cleveland Clinic is reevaluating surgical recovery procedures with the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. The protocols have shown...
Sober Celebs: Who they are, and why they did it
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW, CRAADC Haven’t you heard? Recovery is all the rage. The new black. So cool, in fact,...
How to Help a Loved One after a Relapse
Choose compassion over condemnation when helping an addict who is going through a relapse. When someone you love suffers a...
Addiction in the Workplace: What You Should Know
Substance abuse in the workplace is a growing problem. Understanding the breadth and depth of the problem can help address...
Post-Rehab Sober House Living: Is It Right for You?
Avoiding negative environments is a major part of facilitating the recovery process and preventing relapse. For many recovering addicts, however,...
