by Carley Smiddy | Dec 16, 2019 | Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Recovering from addiction is not only about abstaining from drugs and alcohol but also about finding a healthier way to live. The only way to keep recovering, in the long run, is to feel happier and more fulfilled without substance use. That typically requires making...
by Carley Smiddy | Nov 20, 2019 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Relapse & Prevention
Dreaming of relapse is a common part of recovery from addiction. In a typical relapse dream, you might find yourself in a situation in which you might commonly use drugs or alcohol, have a drink or use drugs, immediately feel remorse or disbelief, then wake up and...
by Carley Smiddy | Sep 19, 2019 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Relapse & Prevention
The nature of addiction is to do the same thing over and over, even when you know your behavior has negative consequences. Addiction is a chronic condition that makes it progressively harder to control your own behavior. It’s no wonder, then, that many people find...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 19, 2019 | Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Complacency in addiction recovery can be dangerous. If you feel like you’ve beaten addiction for good or you’ve been in the same place for a while and you start wondering if this is all there is, you might be in danger of backsliding and relapse. Typically relapse...
by Carley Smiddy | Jul 24, 2019 | Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Social media has become an integral part of all of our lives, connecting us in many different ways. Despite its convenience and entertainment value, we’ve also started to see some serious drawbacks in the proliferation of social media platforms and their pervasive...
by Carley Smiddy | Jul 21, 2019 | Addiction Recovery, Relapse & Prevention
A breakup or divorce is always hard to deal with and it’s especially hard if you’re recovering from addiction. A breakup can lead to feelings of anger, sadness, resentment, loneliness, and even depression. Although these emotions are always unpleasant, if you’re in...