The decision to seek treatment for drug or alcohol abuse is not one taken lightly by most people. And the changes required to stay with a life of recovery require, among other things, a relapse prevention plan. Many addicts and their families want to know: What happens after treatment, once you have committed to making your recovery process work? Significant lifestyle changes are usually not easy to maintain. Sticking to
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Alcohol is a part of many social interactions, and alcoholics in recovery and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) need a good level of social support. TIME.com senior writer, John Cloud states, “…drinkers are less likely to die than people who don’t drink…One important reason is that alcohol lubricates so many social interactions, and social interactions are vital for maintaining mental and physical health.” Social connection is an essential to humans. We form
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The holiday season can be a tough time for those struggling with addiction issues. Dr. Jeffrey Huttman, Chief Clinical Officer of Challenges, says that the holidays are hard for people in recovery: “Holidays are family oriented and there are many family functions during the holiday season. For many of our clients, addiction is often tied with family issues. It’s very important for those struggling with addiction or for people in
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The holiday season can be a tough time for families with loved ones struggling with a substance abuse issue. Dr. Jeffrey Huttman, Chief Clinical Officer of Challenges, says that the holidays can be difficult for families with loved ones struggling with addiction. Dr. Huttman offers some advice for families to keep your holiday season less stressful: The most important thing is to establish boundaries. Keep it very simple and choose
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Cocaine may be snorted, smoked, or injected, but any way it’s taken – the drug is deadly. Among the side effects of cocaine are respiratory complications, heart issues, digestive problems, stroke, and ultimately death. For those in the grips of a cocaine addiction, even if they are well-intentioned and want to fight their way out of it, relapsing is often the end result. But according to a new study, D-cycloserine,
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