The 12 steps to recovery are one of the most successful tools used today to help people overcome alcohol and drug addiction. Each step defines a task or requirement for a person with an addiction that they need to work through to change their outlook on using and to empower them to maintain sobriety. Step 2 of ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
Step 2 of AA: What 12-Step Programs Mean by “A Higher Power”
Looking to God: The Role of Faith in Recovery
The 12-step treatment for drug and alcohol abuse recovery began as a component of Alcoholics Anonymous, but it's become a movement now used by many drug and alcohol rehab centers. One component of this program is faith in a higher power to help sustain recovery efforts. Whether you were previously spiritual or not, you ... Read More
Social Anxiety and Recovery: The Fear of Speaking in Groups and Other Barriers to Getting Help
Some of the barriers to seeking mental or behavioral health treatment, including treatment for addiction, are well-known. Despite the increase in social recognition of addiction and mental health disorders as legitimate diseases, a stigma remains, and it prevents some people from getting the help they need. Other ... Read More
Walking the Line: Prescription Drugs and Pain Relief in Recovery
During the recovery process, your goal is to abstain from any type of drug that could be a potential threat to your sobriety. It takes just one experience to open the door to relapse, no matter how hard you’ve worked to avoid it. However, pain is a part of life. You may need to manage a simple headache or prepare for a ... Read More
An Important Support Base: How to Get Family Involved in Your Recovery
When it comes to successful recovery, having a support system of individuals committed to your long-term sobriety can make a big difference. Getting your family involved in your recovery can help you at any stage of recovery. Family members can help you focus on recovery during rehab and can offer a safe, supportive ... Read More
Out From Under: Financial Tips for Life in Recovery
Making the decision to get clean can be overwhelming emotionally, physically, mentally and financially. Choosing to go to rehabilitation effectively upends the way you've been living for months or even years, replacing your home and your routines with life in a treatment center. The process of getting help alone is a ... Read More
How Much Space Should I Give a Family Remember in Rehab?
Living with a family member who suffers from addiction can be deeply troubling. It's very challenging to watch someone fall into a seemingly bottomless spiral and refuse help, particularly if consequences to jobs, financial stability or relationships start to develop. You may beg, plead or bargain, but when addiction ... Read More
Providing Encouragement & Affirmation at an Alcoholics Anonymous Chip Ceremony
Celebrating sobriety is an incredible opportunity. Every day a person is sober is a milestone, and it puts them one day closer to long-term well-being and health. In AA, AA chips or sobriety coins are often given to individuals as they approach important milestones in their sobriety. These chips can be an important ... Read More
