by Valiant | Dec 6, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
Make sure that you get enough sleep. When you miss out on sleep you become tired, and this can contribute to a relapse. Lack of sleep is one of the most common triggers that lead to a relapse so avoid this state whenever possible. Allow plenty of time to rest so that...
by Valiant | Dec 4, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention
1. Make your recovery well known when you accept an invitation, and ask that there are non alcoholic beverages available for you. These can include juices, sodas, sparkling water, non alcoholic eggnog, and many others. If the host does not seem amenable to the request...
by Valiant | Dec 3, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
The holidays are a time for special events, family gatherings, and larger than normal relapse risks. There are ways that you can stay sober without missing out on all of the joy and togetherness that this time of year can bring. One thing that can help is to put in an...
by Valiant | Dec 1, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Christmas is a time when we celebrate the birth of Christ and the spirit of giving. For many addicts this time is also filled with temptation and relapse as well though. A Christian rehab facility makes perfect sense at this time of year, as well as the rest of the...
by Valiant | Nov 29, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
1.The holidays can be a very depressing time, and if you have an addition or abuse drugs or alcohol then they can be even harder. The rate of overdoses and deaths during the holidays from drugs and alcohol go up considerably. If you spend this period receiving...
by Valiant | Nov 28, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, gift giving, and family togetherness. For individuals with a substance abuse problem this is not always true though, and this time of year can be extremely stressful. Addiction causes friction between the addict and those who...
