Preparing yourself to be successful in rehab is an essential part of the recovery process, yet it is one of the most difficult. Here’s how to prepare yourself, mentally and physically, to be successful in drug and alcohol rehab. Rehabilitation provides a leg-up for climbing the steep hill that is the first few days of recovery. While admitted, the patient …Read More
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How to Prepare for Grief and Loss in Recovery
When you get sober, there are many facets of your life you’re letting go of. Not to mention that recovery also means letting go of a part of who you are and an old way of relating to the world. Plus, in recovery, you might recognize just how much you’ve lost as a result of the addiction. The illness of …Read More
In Recovery Use Stress to Your Advantage
Not all stress is bad. It’s common for most people to experience stress as a weight. Stress feels like an experience that gets in the way of everything else. However, there is a way to look at stress as a catalyst for achieving great things. And for those who are in recovery from addiction, that great accomplishment could be long-lasting …Read More