What is Step 4 in AA?
Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is often described as one of the most challenging, yet profoundly transformative, steps within the 12-step program. It marks the journey’s transition from a focus on acceptance and acknowledgment of one’s powerlessness over alcohol to a deep, introspective examination of past behaviors and their impacts. This article explores the […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Serotonin: Understanding the Relationship
Discover the impact of alcohol on serotonin levels in the brain in this informative blog. Learn about the short-term and long-term effects on mood and mental health.
What Do Dual-Diagnosis Treatment Centers Do?
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction and a mental health disorder simultaneously? If so, you are not alone. Dual-diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders, is a common issue affecting many people worldwide. It can be overwhelming to deal with both conditions simultaneously, but there is hope for recovery. In our blog post today, we […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
In today’s world, our mental health is often overlooked amid the daily hustle and bustle of life.
5 Days Sober: What to Expect
Deciding to quit drinking is a tough decision, but certainly one that you should be proud of. In a sober lifestyle, you can improve your personal relationships, better your health and discover your true self. Like any big transition, though, getting completely sober and giving up alcohol for good may take some time. Sometimes, the […]
Is Drug or Alcohol Rehab a Last Resort?
Despite its portrayal in the media or what common knowledge may try to dictate, drug and alcohol treatment is not just for people who have hit rock bottom with substance abuse. Addiction is a chronic disease, and as with most medical conditions, treatment and subsequent recovery are not a quick fix or a desperate measure, nor […]
The Basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The key feature of CBT is involvement. Rather than simply taking medications, the patient actively learns strategies for lifelong recovery and can direct the course of their treatment. – See more at: https://destinationhope.com/?p=4605&preview=true&preview_id=4605&preview_nonce=8b623ccb5b#sthash.HAq16vU0.dpuf
Why Treatment – Not Jail – is the Solution to Addiction
What most Americans are now coming to understand is that punishing an addict for the disease of addiction does not cure the illness; only treatment can help people end their cycle of substance abuse.
Building a New Support Network after Treatment
Long-term recovery is possible when you surround yourself with supportive friends, family and professionals. Having trusted people to talk to and reach out to for help makes it easier to handle any bumps on the road to recovery.
Replacing Drugs with Meaning
Once an addiction has taken over your life, it is hard to see what you are giving up. Addiction to drugs is keeping you from a meaningful and fulfilling life. If you take a moment to think about just one thing that you have not been able to do because of your dependence on drugs, something that is important to you, you can focus on achieving it when you are in recovery. – See more at: https://destinationhope.com/?p=4453&preview=true&preview_id=4453&preview_nonce=382d69e3b4#sthash.SDwSL41W.dpuf