4 Reasons Why Quitting Heroin Cold Turkey is a Bad Idea
For those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs, the idea of quitting cold turkey can feel attractive. Many addicts think they are strong enough, smart enough, and determined enough to give up their habit on their own, without the hassle of inpatient rehab. Those feelings are certainly understandable, but there are many reasons why […]
Qualities to Look for in Drug Rehab Centers in Texas
Drug rehab centers in Texas vary, depending on your needs and who owns the drug treatment centers. Not all drug treatment is the same. The best treatment centers have specific qualities that ensure you get the care you need to recover from drug addiction: Family Owned Based on Success Discharge Plan Characteristics of Quality […]
How Do You Get Acceptance in Recovery?
“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation- some fact of my life- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be […]
What Attitude in Recovery Really Means For Your Sobriety
“The great fact is just this, and nothing less: That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward God’s universe. The central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in […]
On Being Sober: What Life is Like After Alcohol
When you are in active addiction you will have moments where you long to be different, where you long to have long-term sobriety and wonder what life after alcohol is like. You might have these moments of clarity after hurting someone you love or going to jail for a DWI. Regardless, a time emerges when […]
How Does the 12-Step Model Support Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
Approaching dual diagnosis treatment takes a lot of care and concern for multiple parts of a person’s journey in recovery. Holding a person’s story who has experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, pain, loss, and many other things can be difficult because these may all be factors in their addiction journey. The 12-Step process is designed to […]
What Couples Experience When One is Addicted
Our significant other is often the person we spend our time with- second to our coworkers; many couples find that as their relationship progresses, one or the other changes – and while some minor changes are to be expected, it can greatly affect a relationship when one partner develops an addiction. A loved one may […]
