Local Aftercare Recovery Support Groups
Aftercare recovery support groups provide support and tools following treatment. Aftercare meetings teach new strategies, coping skills, and help you build a support system. These new tools will help you continue your wellness journey. Aftercare meetings usually start as soon as you complete your rehab program. These programs can assist your transition into everyday life. […]
Returning to School after Rehab
If a loved one has recently completed a rehabilitation program, returning to school to finish their education and receiving a degree is a natural and noteworthy goal. Addiction treatment should not deter anyone from completing their education and moving forward with life goals. However, there are potential problems that may arise along with returning after […]
5 Tips on How to Navigate Through Work Functions with Alcohol
It never feels like every event revolves around alcohol until you have decided to live your life without it. For those who have recently left rehab and are just beginning to navigate through life sober, events that were once exciting because they involved drinking can now appear nerve-racking and intimidating for the same reason. Although […]
7 Habits of Highly Effective Sober People
Overcoming any addiction is tough. Beginning the ongoing course of recovery is half the journey. Learning how to cope and live your newly sober life can be stressful, confusing, and scary – but it doesn’t have to be. These daily lifestyle habits help highly effective sober people support their lifelong recovery. 1. Start a gratitude […]
How to Choose an Aftercare Plan
Sobriety is a lifelong commitment. Recovery from addiction doesn’t stop when your treatment period ends. In essence, aftercare is continued treatment which follows the relatively shorter period of addiction treatment, whether it be intensive outpatient drug rehab or residential substance abuse treatment. Why Is Aftercare Important? The results of a survey conducted by the Substance […]
Can Apps Help Women Stay Clean & Sober?
The world continues to move online, so it should be no surprise that those in recovery are finding outlets online that will help them in their journey. As more and more people turn to their mobile devices to stay connected, apps have become increasingly popular in helping those in recovery. Below are some of the […]
Relapse Prevention: Trigger Awareness is Half the Battle
Completing a rehab program is a huge accomplishment, but it’s just the beginning of your recovery journey. Recovery comes with many challenges, and dealing with triggers may be one of the most difficult aspects of staying sober. When you’re aware of the triggers that could tempt you to use again, you can be vigilant about […]
Can Exercise Help Fight Addiction?
Exercise is known to have many benefits for the body, but it’s also good for the brain. The phenomenon of the “runner’s high” is rooted in science: your brain experiences a chemical reward when you exercise. This idea has promising applications in the world of addiction science. Research shows that exercise can reinforce the effects […]
Aftercare 101: Ways to Show Gratitude for Getting Through the Holidays
Aftercare during the holidays can be your best tool for relapse prevention. The holidays can test the patience and fortitude of most any woman, but when you’re facing your first holiday season after treatment for substance abuse or a mental health disorder, the holiday season can be especially trying. Your aftercare support is important all […]