Category: Recovery and Treatment

No one wants to hear that a friend or family member relapsed. The questions that come to mind are "Why did it happen? what triggered it? Is there something we could have done to prevent it?" When...

Drug and alcohol cravings are a normal part of the recovery process. Cravings are an extremely powerful force that can destroy a person's recovery and send them to a relapse if not managed and dealt...

Getting out of rehab or any other intensive drug/alcohol treatment program can be a daunting experience. When a person goes to rehab they're put into a structured program. Meals, treatment,...

There are many different methods and theories about the best way to get sober. Certain things work for some people and not others. Marijuana has become a common practice for many people during...

I always assumed relapse was when someone said "screw it, I'll have a drink too." The person just had a weak moment and gave in to their cravings, right? The more I have dug into the act of relapsing...

Deciding to attend rehab is a great first step towards long-term recovery, but deciding between inpatient and outpatient can be a difficult choice. Both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers...