Meeting people and making new friends is tough but dating when you’re in recovery for drugs and alcohol abuse? Don’t get us started. We’ve compiled 5 great suggestions about ways, and places to meet other sober people in today’s society. Whether you’re someone who comes from a background of drugs and alcohol abuse, or just an individual who has […]
Life in Recovery
Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction is never easy and forgiveness in drug addiction recovery can be even harder. From the early stages of addiction intervention and detox through to the later stages of aftercare support, each element of treatment plays an important role in the overall process. While medications help to treat the physical […]
Humans are naturally curious creatures and as a recovering alcoholic, when you are asked why you don’t drink (and people will ask) you might struggle to find the words to explain yourself. Whether you choose to share your entire life story or you’d rather just stick to the bullet-points, here are some tips to keep […]
In the weeks and months following a stay in rehab, recovering addicts are particularly vulnerable to relapse. When it comes to an addictive substance like alcohol, the rate of relapse during the recovery period averages anywhere between 50% and 90%. Recovering meth addicts face a staggering 93% rate of relapse. Warding off relapse is a […]
If you have a loved one in addiction recovery who is getting ready to come home from rehab treatment (or is already home) then you should prepare to support them. Understanding everything that comes with living with an addict in recovery is essential in helping them avoid a relapse, which obviously neither of you want. […]
“Step right up, boys and girls. Take a seat on the ride of your life. Addiction” You’ve never been on a Ferris wheel before but you’ve seen it on TV and all your friends have said it’s cool. It’s new and scary but you decide to give it a try. You only live once, right? […]
Drinking alcohol and watching sports culturally goes together. However, as part of our #SoberOctober theme at Discovery Transitions, we’re going to show how you can enjoy a sports game without even touching alcohol. Don’t worry, you’ll still have fun! Enjoy a Mocktail & Keep a drink in-hand You can still enjoy a satisfying non-alcoholic drink […]
Physical sobriety and emotional sobriety are two parts to a single unit in living a life free of alcohol and drug abuse. Physical sobriety means more than putting down the drink or refusing to pick up the drug. In other words, it means more than abstinence. Physical sobriety can take different amounts of time, depending […]
A growing body of evidence supports what many therapists know from experience: patients with a fighting spirit have a better chance of recovery than those who surrender to their addiction. There is solid evidence on how negative emotions and mental attitude can affect a patient’s physical condition and well-being. Many people use drugs and booze […]
If ever there were a time when we want to ease our pain, it is when we are dealing with death. Losing a family member, friend, even a pet, is one of the most difficult challenges we face, and the temptation to turn to quick fixes is high. The appeal is particularly strong for those […]
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