There are many factors involved in determining how someone responds to rehab.  One of the most influential factors in successful recovery is a strong support structure.  However, many recovering addicts do not receive this much-needed support from any friends or family members. ...

Cocaine facts are often construed or misinterpreted, but most Americans are familiar with cocaine to some extent.  In fact, many movies and songs today portray the use of cocaine as an acceptible form of entertainment.  Although cocaine is well-known as a popular recreational...

An Impossible Dream   Sobriety is often an impossible dream for people who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. However, recovery can be achieved no matter how hopeless their situation is. Change is also possible. This can be achieved if the individual has the right...

One of the hardest things to face during recovery is the first few months after leaving rehab.  Needless to say, the time spent in rehab was filled with compassionate staff and well-structured activities.  However, when returning home, the addict feels the absence of that...

Experiencing troubles with drugs and/or alcohol produces deleterious effects. Individuals may experience strain in their personal relationships, a lack of success at work or an overall decline in their health. Attending drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, whether they are...

Some people may not know how behavioral therapy works for rehab patients. There are several different components to behavior rehab that can be helpful for substance abuse recovery. Avoiding Behavior Triggers The first part of behavioral rehab is to put a stop to behavioral...

Addiction is not a chronic disease from which there is no way out. It is absolutely treatable, but recovery is never easy and anyone who says otherwise is sugarcoating it. It is hard and difficult but extremely fulfilling when you give up on that addiction of yours and emerge...

You’re off to a great start.  You completed detox and rehab and are ready to begin your new, sober life.  The world looks exciting as you consider all the possibilities awaiting you this time around.  However, there remains a small fear nagging at you about relapse.  What...

If you or someone you love is dealing with addiction, you want to find effective help quickly. Dealing with this issue can feel isolating, but it’s important to remember you are not alone. In fact, over 23.5 million Americans need help each year due to drug or alcohol...

Overcoming drug addiction can be extremely difficult. However, those who are successful are grateful to find that life can be happier and more fulfilling than they ever imagined. Reaching that level of success is challenging, but the rewards of overcoming addiction are more than...