Everyone worries about the future. However, during recovery, all of the attention is brought into the moment. Even if you’re not in the 12-step program, you’ve likely heard the mantra, “one day at a time.” Presents, in the now, is critical for people to have a successful recovery and stay drug-free. However, that makes it…
You have a good kid, and you know that they’re still developing. But all the facts aside, there is one glaring truth: teenagers want to experiment and face the opportunity. But where are those opportunities coming from? As an adult, you may have a hard time recalling the blatant drug use around your own high…
The AA Big Book is legendary. Not only is it full of guidance and information, but it helps many people have a constant resource for sobriety. In that vein, it’s good to know that you’re never truly alone. Contact one of our Greenville rehabilitation experts today! Take Responsibility for “Your Side of the Street” There…
Every person has their unique experience, but as a whole, there are a few overarching elements of daily life in rehab that you can expect. So what should you expect or maybe hope to experience after completing detox? Well, for most people, it’s a bit of a disappointment and then a feeling of freedom and…
Measuring the success of a program is ridiculously difficult. Not only because you’re looking at a disease that has a high relapse rate but also because treatment is only effective when the addict wants it. The manta, “It works if you work it,” is true in recovery and in mental health. If you’re fighting the…
Unfortunately, you cannot make someone go to rehab. Even if you know that their drug and alcohol use is putting them in a bad spot, the complexity of ruined relationships isn’t enough. In fact, the only thing that you might be able to do is to ensure they are sent to jail if they are…
The question of whether rehab even works or not is something of hot debate. Since the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, there have been multi-step programs that allow people to face their addiction without leaving their everyday lives. But, commonalities in these programs include changing your environment, daily routine, and core habits that are likely tied…
It’s no surprise that people have some skepticism about the benefits of holistic therapy. Holistic therapy is often seen as the “hippy-dippy” way of dealing with a real disease. However, many of the benefits are undeniable, such as the benefits of exercise and the feel-good chemical released during low-intensity workouts like yoga. What is “Holistic?”…
People with alcohol use disorder experience something that many people without addiction can’t comprehend. The disassociation with one of society’s most common factors of life can make it impossible to socialize the way that others do. Additionally, alcoholics must face their primary trigger (alcohol) at nearly every family function, social gathering, or networking event. Understanding…
The topic of relapse is hard for many people to approach because it may seem like your planning for failure. However, that’s not true; you’re planning for the worst-case scenario. For many people who enter treatment, they will experience a substance abuse relapse at some point in their life. The American Addiction Center found…