self sabotage in recovery

Self Sabotage in Recovery

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Why would someone who has worked so hard to get sober and turn their life around throw it all away? It truly defies reason. But self-sabotage in recovery is a very common occurrence. Let’s explore the ways we self-sabotage, and how to prevent…
how can addiction affect your life

Addiction in Your Life

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How Drugs and Alcohol Affect Your Life & Relationships Addiction is an insidious illness that can eventually take control of a person's life. Anybody who risks experimenting with drugs can become addicted.1 One of the most disturbing things…
signs of relapse

Relapse: Knowing the Signs

Addiction is a relapsing disease, and the challenges of recovery continue long after leaving the treatment center. The rate of relapse for addiction is close to those of other chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes—around 40…
prevent relapse

8 Simple Ways to Prevent Relapse

Top 8 Relapse Prevention Techniques When you're dealing with a chronic disease like addiction, the risk of relapse is an ongoing concern. The relapse rate for addiction is similar to those for other chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes—it…