There is a grave misconception regarding addiction and getting treatment for an addiction: willingness. We are supposed to have the willingness to be willing to go to any willing length to find a way to get sober. Stopping everything and going to treatment should be an easy choice at the cost of losing anything because
Category: Alcoholism & Addiction
How to Help an Alcoholic in Need
In many cases, the word help means to make something easier for someone else by providing your service, money, or resources. When addiction is involved, the best way to help the addict is by detaching yourself from the situation. Don’t let yourself try and manage the behavior. You can love the addict, but you have
Make It Through Recovery with Music
Although music can seem like an unexpected method of therapy, it is scientifically proven to be beneficial in many areas key to addiction recovery. When used in combination with other techniques and treatments, music therapy can be a necessary and welcome addition to your treatment care. Music can influence your emotions and mood, allowing you
Preventing Relapse: The Name of the Game
When dealing with addiction, you have to learn how to cope with cravings, stomp feelings of guilt, and deal with setbacks. Some people can be confused going into addiction because of the words relapse and setbacks. A setback is a mistake or obstacle to conquer. It’s something that’s in the way of your goal. It’s
Talking to Your College Student About Alcohol
Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in the young people of today, especially for those in a college atmosphere and environment. Many people do not understand the risks of binge drinking as opposed to moderate use, and this can be a deadly mistake. Alcohol poisoning is a risk of binge drinking or alcoholism. However, to
Examining the Steps: Step 4
The 12-step program is an essential resource in addiction recovery. The helpful healing process can guide you along a path to inner light and warmth. However, in order to reach your goals, you need to understand each step and how they are necessary in helping you achieve the life you deserve. The fourth step in
Intensive Psychotherapy for Treating Addiction
Each recovery journey is different, and treatment greatly depends on the individual struggling with addiction. Intensive psychotherapy is a popular option as it offers a schedule that is fairly customizable and adjustable to the individual experience. Treatment and strategies demonstrated during intensive psychotherapy can decrease the likelihood of relapse and increase the happiness and health
Addiction Rehabilitation for Alcoholism
Alcoholism, or excessive, extended use of alcohol, can greatly impact and affect your body. The negative results are abundant and diverse. Rehabilitation centers are able to provide you with a safe recovery environment. Centers like these can help you avoid the fatal effects of alcohol abuse and guide you through the process of creating habits
What Families Can Expect From an Addict in Recovery
Once your loved one has successfully become clean and abstinent from the substance that previously ruled them, you may expect the future to improve. Your loved one has completed an important first step on the journey to recovery and sustained abstinence, but the fight is not over yet. After detoxification, emotions will be very raw,
Beating Addiction (You Can Do This)
Addiction can affect anyone, and it often comes in various forms and degrees. Although recovery may seem an impossible goal miles away, you can fight addiction and you can win. Everyone does some sort of activity in excess. They key is being able to break through the obstacles and old patterns with diligence, smart choices,