What To Expect When A Loved One Is In Recovery
When a loved one enters addiction treatment, many feel joy and hopefulness. But expectations of newly found sobriety may not be realistic.
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- Sep 13
Effects of Alcohol Addiction on Health
You won’t necessarily feel alcohol’s impact on your body right away, but it starts from the moment you take your first sip.
- Aug 24
Taking The First Step In Recovery & Treatment
The first step in recovery is admitting to having an addiction - but the decision to stop can be easy to ignore and hard to take action.
- Aug 17
Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Dual diagnosis is any mental health diagnosis in combination with drug or alcohol addiction - also called a co-occurring disorder.
- Jul 26
What Is Sober Curious?
Wonder what life would be like without alcohol? Sober curious means avoiding alcohol by experimenting with sobriety.
- Jul 19
5 Stages Of Addiction Recovery
Knowing the 5 stages of recovery is valuable for understanding an addict’s motivation for recovery and helping on their journey to sobriety.
- May 25
The Difference Between Tolerance, Dependence & Addiction
What’s the difference between tolerance, dependence and addiction - and when does tolerance or dependence cross the line into addiction?
- May 20
Podcast: Recovery Treatment Defined
Getting treatment for Alcoholism can be confusing and scary. Listen in with Care Addiction Center - Executive Director - Matt Goff.
- May 18
Symptoms Of Drug Withdrawal
Knowing the symptoms of drug withdrawal and what to expect during the process can help ease fears of quitting.
- Apr 27
Codependency & Substance Abuse
When does supporting someone turn into enabling them and allowing them to become codependent on you?
- Apr 20
Addiction Relapse
Recovery is a lifelong process and relapses may occur along the way - however, relapse prevention is always the aim.
- Mar 29
What Is Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
- Mar 23
What Is An Intervention?
An intervention involves confronting a loved one about their addictive behavior and persuading them to seek treatment.
- Feb 23
What You Should Never Say To An Alcoholic
If a loved one is struggling with alcohol use, it can be confusing to figure out how to talk to them. Follow these tips on what NOT to say.
- Feb 16
Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Symptoms can range from mild like shaky hands, insomnia or irritability, or in severe cases, seizures or stroke. Learn the signs.
- Jan 31
What Is The Addiction Rehab Admission Process?
Asking for help with addiction isn’t easy, but seeking help doesn’t have to be complicated. Here's the rehab admissions process in 4 steps.
- Jan 20
Questions To Ask Any Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center
Drug and alcohol rehab isn’t one-size-fits-all - making it crucial to ask these questions of any addiction treatment center.
- Dec 22, 2021
Thought Stopping Techniques For Addiction Recovery
Thought stopping allows an individual to cut out a bothersome thought, breaking the power of thoughts leading to addictive behavior.
- Dec 15, 2021
Practicing Gratitude During Addiction Recovery
Practicing gratitude is a big part of daily living in recovery. But how does being appreciative help with internal struggle during recovery?
- Nov 24, 2021
Identify & Avoid Relapse Triggers & Stressors
There are warning signs when an individual encounters an addiction relapse trigger - and if recognized, they can be interrupted.
- Nov 17, 2021
Self Care & Addiction Recovery
On the road to recovery, it’s important to prioritize your well-being. Treatment and sober support is important, but self-care is essential.
- Oct 27, 2021
Overcoming Loneliness In Addiction Recovery
When starting a new life in recovery it's easy to feel alone and isolated. This feeling is normal. Here's what to do about it.
- Oct 20, 2021
How To Build Your Sober Social Support Network
Early in recovery it’s important to develop and strengthen a sober support network. But who should be a part of it and how do you build it?
- Oct 6, 2021
Addiction And The Loss Of Control
Why can’t someone just stop? Consequences of actions usually don’t occur until the distant future- making a decision to stop easy to ignore.