The holiday season can be challenging for many due to financial stress, complex family dynamics, and feelings of loneliness. When you add the struggle of managing addiction and its triggers, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. While you might think postponing rehab until after the holidays would be easier, starting treatment before the season is often […]
Sobriety is an ongoing process, not an endpoint. Addiction, as a chronic illness, requires lifelong management, making relapses possible. According to studies, 40 to 60% of individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction may experience a relapse. While a relapse can be disappointing, it’s not insurmountable. Relapse rates for addiction are similar to those of […]
Triggers—feelings, circumstances, and events that can provoke a desire to use substances—are inevitable obstacles on the road to sobriety. However, with proper planning and strategies, these triggers can be managed effectively, transforming potential roadblocks into manageable challenges. Here are five preventative measures to help you stay on the path to sobriety and resist the urge […]
Have you recently quit drinking or using? Here are 10 powerful tips to stay sober during the trigger-heavy silly season. December and the festive season can be a particularly dangerous time for people in recovery – especially if you are newly clean and sober. Stressed about staying sober? Addiction expert Sheryl Rahme shares some tried […]