by Valiant | Nov 15, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
Life skills training can be a very important part of substance abuse treatment, and there are a number of life skills that may need to be learned or refreshed before someone with a substance abuse problem may be able to function normally in the world. Life skills...
by Valiant | Nov 11, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention
Detoxing from alcohol can range from unpleasant to life threatening, and often medical supervision is required when the alcohol addiction is severe or the alcohol abuse has been going on for a long time. The symptoms can range from very mild to severe, and some...
by Valiant | Nov 8, 2013 | relapse prevention
If you have an eating disorder then the end of the year holidays can be especially tricky. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are all holidays that involve eating and drinking. For someone with an eating disorder these holidays can be just as tempting as they are...
by Valiant | Nov 4, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Shop Early for the Holidays to Stay Sober- Shopping early for the holidays can help you stay sober and prevent relapse. Last minute shopping means crowded stores, traffic jams, and other stressful situations that are best avoided if you are in recovery. Stress can...
by Valiant | Oct 29, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Stress Management Techniques- Learning a number of stress management techniques can help you reach a permanent recovery. These drug addiction treatment tools can help you lower your stress and keep you in recovery, preventing a relapse. Stress can be a big trigger...
by Valiant | Oct 21, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
Preventing a relapse after drug abuse and alcohol addiction treatment is a top priority, and there are many ways that relapse can be prevented so that you stay on the road to recovery. These include: Find coping mechanisms to help you deal with stress and other rough...
