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.
Graduating from a recovery program is an exhilarating experience. But, truth be told, there are still many more hurdles to overcome once you begin integrating yourself back into the work force. Sadly, many corporate organizations may shun former addicts; particularly if their old references deem them unreliable because of their past dependencies. The food service […]
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This past weekend, one the biggest trending topics in the country was the Indio-based Coachella concert. For two wild days, music’s biggest artists descended upon the desert to perform and unify crowds of all ages. But this last event actually marked an important milestone. 2019 has officially become the 10th anniversary of the “Soberchella” movement. […]
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With the rise of the opioid crisis, it’s natural to see more treatment clinics pop up with the intent to free people of their addictions. And while there are certainly scrupulous characters in the mix, there are also facilities that mean well but lack fundamental knowledge when it comes to recovery. Interestingly The Boston Globe recently touched […]
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It is a scary scenario we have encountered many times with our VRC residents and alumni. Imagine if you were making tremendous strides overcoming addiction in recovery only to have a vivid relapse nightmare where you find yourself using again in your dreams. For those moments you may feel like all is lost again. Or perhaps fear […]
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If you’ve been following the political headlines, then you’re well aware of the partial government shutdown ordered by President Donald Trump. It is, in fact, the longest shutdown in U.S. history. But as a partial enactment, many people in our field are wondering how it affects daily life and particularly, the recovery industry? Well, we all know […]
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For those lucky enough to never battle an addiction, the concept of “relapsing” can seem hard to grasp. People can often feel anger or betrayal towards a loved one who uses again, without ever realizing the pain that they’re experiencing. This certainly shouldn’t be a moment of shaming, but rather a moment to show support. […]
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Co-Occurring Disorders and Substance Abuse If you have a mix of mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and also suffer from substance abuse, it is defined as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. Having a mental health problem can be a challenge in itself through your everyday life, when you stack on top […]
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Substance and Drug Abuse Treatment, Recovery and Assistance It may be difficult to imagine yourself reach a gold of sobriety when you are struggling with drug addiction. You must continue to remind yourself though that recovers from drug addiction it never out of reach, no matter how deep into addiction or hopeless you feel. All […]
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