More Ways Family Can Support Someone After Drug Rehab
A family can help their loved one after drug rehab in many ways. The first post I wrote on this topic had too many ideas. I’m happy to give you the other part of the list today. If you have a family member returning home from alcohol rehab or you have become recently sober, this . . . . Continue Reading
More Tips For Dealing With Drug Addiction Cravings
The first post about dealing with drug addiction cravings offered a few great ideas. There were so many great ideas, they couldn’t fit on just one post! Here are a few more good ideas for helping you through a drug craving. Get Your Heart Pumping Exercise does so many good things for the body. It . . . . Continue Reading
So You Think You Are A Functional Alcoholic?
Let’s see the difference between a functional person and an alcoholic person in the exact same circumstances who thinks they are functional. If you aren’t familiar with the experience of being alcoholic, you may not understand how this could get so bad. Or, if you are actively in denial about being alcoholic yourself, you may . . . . Continue Reading
Building A Sober And Satisfying Life
Getting into recovery for a drug addiction isn’t like getting “over” your drug addiction. It’s about building a satisfying stable lifestyle to keep the risk of relapse as low as possible. And even with that, there is no guarantee about staying sober every day for the rest of your life. Here are some things to . . . . Continue Reading
A Few Tips For Dealing With Drug Addiction Cravings
Cravings are a normal part of getting and staying sober. It happens with both alcohol and drugs, and it can be fairly unpleasant. Suddenly, just getting that one hit or having one beer sounds more appealing than just about anything you can think of. Your body may almost be hurting or aching for it. And . . . . Continue Reading
Another Myth – Relapse After Drug Treatment
When some people hear that a person has started drinking again after they have been to alcohol rehab, they think,”Oh, that person is hopeless. They are just wasting their time if they think more alcohol rehab will help.” A person who thinks this way doesn’t really understand the nature of drug and alcohol addiction. Myths . . . . Continue Reading
The Myth of Drug Addiction and Will Power
There are lots of myths and mistruths that swirl around drug addiction. It’s such a hush-hush topic, people have a hard time talking honestly about it. One myth that many people hear and believe is about will power. A person with an addiction is weak and has no will power. If they would just buck . . . . Continue Reading
What’s The Purpose Behind Your Drug Treatment Journey?
Alright, so you have finally gotten yourself to drug rehab. You have a feeling that even though itis a good thing, this may be one of the most challenging times of your life. You need something to keep you moving forward, some kind of purpose. What might help you hang on to see it through? . . . . Continue Reading
What Happens When Addicted Moms Put Off Drug Rehab?
Family life is so busy and kids seem to grow up in the blink of an eye. Moms with drug addiction often miss a lot of these moments. Drug treatment can help, but only if a woman goes and makes a commitment. If you are a mom who needs drug treatment, what are you missing . . . . Continue Reading
Three Ways Family Can Support Someone After Drug Rehab
Drug addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Family members are often concerned and try to help both before and after drug treatment. It’s important to understand that not all family help is actually helpful. Some choices can actually make addiction harder to overcome. Read on here to find healthy ways to support your loved one . . . . Continue Reading