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6 Indicators Preceding a Relapse
Returning to real life from rehab is rife with challenges. Addicts must essentially learn to live again. As with any illness, looking for warning signs prior to a relapse is critical for recovery. It is important to remember that substance use disorders are real illnesses with symptoms and signs, just like diabetes, asthma and other….
My Family Doesn’t Think I Have a Problem: 5 Reasons to Seek Help Anyway
Alcoholism and addiction deeply impacts the entire family. Covering up the addiction is at the root of the sickness. Lying, omissions and innuendo are woven into every fiber of an addict’s life. Thus, when it is time for help, sometimes family members can be resistant. Often, addicts are so good at hiding, the family is….
Road Map to Relapse: 4 Dangerous Thought Patterns for Addicts
Why do addicts relapse? The same reason people with diabetes have blood sugar spikes, or asthmatics have episodes of wheezing. Addiction is a disease that requires ongoing treatment and consistent monitoring. Returning to drug use after a period of abstinence is not uncommon and need not be viewed as a failure. Simply put, if an….
5 Intimacy Building Activities to Enhance Recovery Relationships
Whether embarking on a new relationship with a recovering alcoholic or addict, or attempting to rebuild one that survived the perils of addiction, rebuilding intimacy is key. For addicts in recovery, learning to manage emotions and build healthy, intimate relationships can be a struggle. There are, however, some simple activities, based on Erikson’s Stages of….