The road to recovery is one that requires focus, time, and determination. During this journey of re-discovery, a person must be in the right mindset in order to yield successful results. Despite popular beliefs, jumping into a romantic relationship in the early stages of recovery […]
Any form of rehabilitation is difficult if the patient doesn’t cooperate with their physician and the prescribed procedures for recovery. This is particularly true for any drug or alcohol rehabilitation, where patient cooperation and participation are critical factors in successful recovery. The relapse rate for […]
Though there’s been a lot of discussion about the issue, let’s take a moment and review the facts about addiction. Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease. Substance abuse actually alters the chemical structure of the brain. The result can be long-term changes, […]
One of the most difficult parts of recovering from drug abuse, alcoholism or a combination of both comes after treatment. Leaving a treatment facility and returning to regular family life, social situations and work can routinely set newly recovering people back. This isn’t surprising and […]
