Support Network In Recovery From Addiction A crucial component of overcoming addiction is developing and creating a support network and cultivating relationships. Anyone going through rehabilitation would do well to cultivate healthy relationships with others in their lives, both personally and professionally. It’s sometimes difficult to calm your nerves and feel secure when you don’t […]
The 12-Step Recovery Program : Effective Treatment For Addictive Behaviors The 12-step recovery program, popularized by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), is a widely recognized and effective method for treating addiction. The program’s effectiveness can be attributed to several key factors : A sense of community: The 12-step program encourages individuals in recovery to form a supportive
The Dangers of Addiction Replacement Addiction replacement is a well-known phenomenon in addiction recovery. While replacing old habits with new healthy ones can be beneficial, there is a limit. Most people suffering from a substance misuse disorder are no strangers to the “all or nothing” approach to, well, everything. This is why the risk of
Nurtured By Nature: Nature In Addiction Recovery Nature plays an important role in our mental and emotional well-being. No one can really say why nature has such a soothing effect on us, but perhaps the mere act of removing ourselves from cellphones, computers and televisions gives us a chance to reset. From promoting relaxation to
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Signs Of Addiction In A Loved One It is very important to observe and identify the signs of addiction in a loved one as early as possible. Concern over a loved one’s substance use can be a cause of great stress. People can misuse substances without being addicted to them, but as an onlooker, it is
Practising Self-Care In Recovery The term “self-care” conjures up images of a spa or a bubble bath with candles. While it certainly can be those things, it is often deeper than that. Substance abuse is toxic on both a physical and spiritual level, and the process of recovery means undergoing a profound transformational process –
12 Step Program: An Overview The 12 Step program was initially developed by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson and Dr Bob Smith (both recovering alcoholics) in 1935. The program provided a system of recovery based on spiritual principles, and due to its success was adapted for many other recovery programs including Narcotics Anonymous,
Interventions: Do’s and Don’ts for When a Loved One Needs Help The point of an intervention is to motivate an individual to seek treatment for their addiction. These can be extremely emotionally charged situations, and friends and family members are often at a loss for how to deal with a loved one suffering from a substance
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For most people, addiction is often a secret, personal burden. The old adage that “admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery” certainly carries weight. But for most, admitting the problem means that the years of trying to show that they had control of their unmanageable lives is then exposed. Once you
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The downward spiral of substance abuse can differ from person to person, and there are no concrete rules about how a pattern of addictive behaviour occurs. But, while some substances are more addictive than others, dependency can develop over time and there is often a pattern present. The five stages of addiction are a general