You’ve made it! You’ve completed drug rehabilitation! You are armed with so many tools to ensure your success and prevent a relapse. You’ve attended the classes, met the with therapists, completed the work books, and put in real effort. You are ready to change your life for the better forever. But, can you be ... 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.
Recovery Right After Rehab
Recovery Requires Time
The Long Road Ahead: What Addiction Recovery Looks LikeThe path to recovery can be a long and twisting road. It will have some ups, some downs and some level spots. Understanding that the journey can take time will help everyone involved in the recovery process learn to cope and begin acceptance. Addiction is not ... Read More
The Necessity of Forming Empathy in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
The Necessity of Forming Empathy in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Addiction has a way of taking control of an individual's thoughts and feelings. Things that used to be of high importance are put on the back burner and replaced with the needs that addiction brings. It's almost like addiction causes an individual ... Read More
How to Practice Better Communication Skills Throughout Recovery
How to Practice Better Communication Skills Throughout Recovery When an addict arrives at a treatment facility for help, every relationship that was once present in their life has changed. After long time use of drugs or alcohol, addicts lose sight of who they really are. They say or do things that hurt those around ... Read More
Starting to Make Amends with Family and Friends
For the 10% of Americans who will at some point live with addiction, it's common to think — or believe for the sake of rationalization — that no one else is at risk. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Addiction hurts many people, from family members sharing a home or relying on financial support to romantic ... Read More