Does Drinking Alcohol Affect Recovery From Other Drug Use? Here the burning question is: Does drinking alcohol affect recovery from other drug use? There is also an ongoing debate about whether those trying to overcome addiction from drugs can safely drink or not. Many people feel that if they have never had an issue with […]
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Using The HALT Method for Relapse Prevention The HALT method is a valuable strategy for preventing relapse in addiction recovery. The key to maintaining sobriety is not only learning to manage triggers but is also a combination of self-care and self-awareness. HALT is a handy acronym that stands for hungry, angry, lonely and tired. Avoiding
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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Understanding And Managing Triggers Triggers can be both external (people, places, social events, financial troubles) and internal (stress, upsetting emotions, boredom) Although triggers can be different for each person, and individuals should identify their own personal triggers in order to manage them, certain situations are almost guaranteed to prove challenging. No matter how committed you
Recovery is a process of personal growth and developmental milestones, with many checkpoints along the way. It is a personal journey that differs from person to person and is not a linear process. For each individual, the road to recovery will be different in terms of relapse and risk, making relapse prevention skills essential at
Recovery from drug, alcohol and process addiction is often a long road. Therapy is usually a recommended component in rehabilitation, and many people choose programs that include treatments such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and 12 Step Recovery. However, the role of exercise in the recovery of
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