When you go to a detox facility, there’s more to the treatment process than simply getting clean. You will also receive mental health treatment due to the fact that many people struggle with a dual diagnosis. Having a mental health issue is one of...
Addiction recovery is not a race, but a marathon, and one of the keys to recovery is learning the importance of gratitude. In active addiction, there’s a metaphorical dark cloud that seems to follow you wherever you go. In early recovery, things can...
After getting sober, the journey isn’t over. In fact, it’s just begun. Living in sobriety is about navigating triggers and life on life’s terms in a new, healthy way. While many are able to avoid certain triggers by changing who they associate with,...
As you’ve probably heard, recovery is a marathon and not a sprint. This is very true, but many people forget this at some point throughout their journey. After some time of staying clean, it’s easy to get complacent and forget that you have a disease...
One of the most difficult parts about getting sober from drugs or alcohol is the detox process. If you’ve ever run out of drugs or alcohol, you have most likely experienced the symptoms of withdrawal. Often times, these symptoms can be so harsh that...
Whether you celebrate Christmas or another holiday, December can be an extremely rough month for anyone in recovery from active addiction. When you’re in early recovery, it’s the most difficult part of the recovery process. During the holidays, you...
There are people all over the world struggling to stay sober and don’t know why they can’t. One of the best options during this time of struggle is to move into a sober living home to begin creating a strong foundation for recovery. Whether you’re...
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s supposed to be a time of fun, joy and reconnecting. Unfortunately, you may have someone in your family who is in desperate need of an addiction treatment facility. Having a loved one who has an addiction to drugs...
So, you’ve recently completed a drug or alcohol detox in New Jersey, and now you’re looking forward to the holiday season. Like many others in recovery, you may be concerned about how you’re going to stay sober during Thanksgiving – and you’re...
