When beginning your new life after recovery, changing the way you view the world can be a way to help you along that process. Part of this transformation involves incorporating gratitude into your daily routine. Being grateful for the blessings in your life, whether large or small, helps cultivate a humble, appreciative attitude. As you […]
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
When an individual enters treatment for a substance use disorder, the first order of business is to undergo the detox and withdrawal phase of recovery. Generally, the detox process can take between 5-14 days to complete. That timeline depends largely on the duration and severity of the SUD, as well as the specific substance involved. […]
Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous
Step 12: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” Our monthly journey toward gaining a better understanding of the 12-step program culminates now with step 12. By the time we arrive at step […]
How to Overcome Triggers in Recovery
Maintaining sobriety requires much more than just having a solid commitment to recovery. In order to remain sober for the long term, you need to approach recovery with a clear mind and patience.This means finding ways of avoiding its snares — otherwise known as triggers. The newly sober may find it harder than to identify […]
How to Move Forward After a Relapse
Addiction is a complex and mysterious disease. In recovery, regardless of how long you have sustained sobriety, avoiding a relapse requires ongoing vigilance over your thoughts and actions and a whole lot of support. When a relapse occurs, it’s tempting to give up altogether on your recovery efforts. You might assume that since it didn’t […]
How to Deal with Suboxone Withdrawal
When someone enters treatment to receive help for an opioid use disorder, they may be prescribed a medication called Suboxone. This drug is used in medication-supported recovery (MSR™) that can help reduce cravings and the risk of relapse. This medication also allows the individual to become stable during the early stages of recovery. However, any […]