Leaving residential treatment is the start of the harder half. These posts are about what holds afterwards: the aftercare plan, the meetings, the first sober holiday, the relationships that have to be rebuilt. Most of it is unglamorous, and most of it works.
Even if you’ve never done more than a few seconds of research on rehab or what it takes to beat addiction, it’s more than likely that you’ve at least heard of the “12 steps”. They’re so well known that they’ve reached almost mythical status and crossed over into popular culture. Which is honestly pretty great
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Removing the mystery often makes things easier to undertake. That holds true for many of the things that life throws at us and few of them are as potentially overwhelming as the prospect of overcoming and beating an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Understanding the stages of addiction treatment is therefore of paramount importance. Either […]
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As you can imagine, holiday sobriety is a hot topic right now. This is the time of year when many new temptations arise and the added stressors of COVID-19 quarantining certainly don’t help. On that note, famed publication The Chicago Tribune published a story front and center on their website; highlighting tips that can help people avoid drugs and alcohol during […]
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Recently, noted outlet The Guardian published an insightful article about sobriety trends and how dates on a calendar do not have to mean the end of alcohol abstinence. Their piece referenced the popular Sober October movement that just ended on the 31st. For many, starting a new month (like November) doesn’t mean you have to jump back […]
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In the United States in 2018, around 20.3 million people over the age of 12 were struggling with addiction. Of those, 14.8 million had an alcohol use disorder, while 8.1 million were diagnosed with an illicit drug use disorder. NIDA, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Medical Association and the National Institute on […]
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The 12-step philosophy was written almost a century ago, and yet it remains the most effective method of treating addiction. This is true whether the individual accepts the traditional view of God or has their own perception of a higher power. In this post, we’ll explore the question “What are the 12 steps of AA/NA […]
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The stages of change model, also known as the transtheoretical model, was developed by James O. Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente in the 1970s. Addiction is a highly complex disease. Some people find it easier not to fall into addiction, while others are more susceptible. In some cases, a person may be able to overcome addiction […]
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Addiction isn’t a self-contained disease that affects only the person with the potential diagnosis. It causes shock waves throughout their lives that can be felt in their personal relationships, financial security, work life while greatly impacting someone’s physical and mental health. If you suspect someone you know is going through this, you likely want to […]
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Deciding to start your journey to recovery and check into rehab is a big deal. In our experience, it’s essential that you know what to expect so you can prepare mentally and get your ducks in a row. To understand what a luxury drug and alcohol treatment center is like, throw your preconceptions out the […]
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