One of the many life-changing benefits of a residential recovery program is the reintroduction of a daily routine. While enrolled in the program the tightly scheduled day-to-day regimen allows the individual to regain a sense of predictability about their days, while also providing a sense of accountability to peers and staff members. The treatment program […]
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Signs of a Relapse in a Loved One
As a close family member or friend, you may have experienced a gut feeling, an innate sense that your loved one has relapsed back to substance use. Chances are you have been closely engaged in this person’s treatment and recovery process and therefore have a special intuition about the signs of relapse. For most, however, […]
Tribute to Mae Abraham for One-Year Memorial Anniversary
Last year on August 23, 2019, the world lost Mae Ashley Abraham, co-founder of Ashley Addiction Treatment located in Havre de Grace, Maryland. On the one-year anniversary of this extraordinary woman’s passing, it is fitting to recall the significant contribution that she made to the field of addiction recovery, as well as the many lives […]
5 Tips to Navigate Recovery on the Fourth of July
Somehow, over the decades, the Fourth of July went from being a wholesome American pastime with hometown parades and barbeques to one of the top three drinking holidays of the year. Independence Day is a beloved U.S. holiday and needn’t necessarily be avoided in recovery. However, it is wise to initiate some proactive planning to […]
Early Relapse Warning Signs
You may be humming along in recovery for months or even years when, seemingly without warning, you find yourself returning to substance use. The word “seemingly” is key, as relapse is most often a process, not an event. Prior to that moment when the decision is made to return to substance use there were probably […]
Recovery After a Relapse
Everyone knows how hard it is to change an old habit. Our brains are extremely elastic, with the reward system stubbornly clinging to memories of behaviors we would prefer to overcome. When it comes to substance use recovery, making the needed adjustments in thought and behavior patterns can be challenging, especially in the early months. […]