Sadly, addictions are often misunderstood. Many believe that a person can be cured of their alcohol or opioid addiction by checking into a rehab for a short period of time. However, this is simply untrue; there is no cure to any kind of addiction. Maintaining one’s sobriety and preventing relapse requires constant effort and determination….
Living with alcoholism is damaging to yourself and to the people around you. If you have made the wise choice to let go of alcohol, and have gone through detox, you may be worried about experiencing a relapse. If you do, do not worry because you are not alone. Nobody is perfect, so you shouldn’t…
One of the most difficult addictions for any individual to overcome is meth addiction. Sadly, this potent drug has a high risk for former users to have a meth relapse. However, a meth relapse can be avoided through the use of professional addiction treatment services as well as a variety of relapse prevention strategies. Understanding…
Staying sober after you have recovered from a fentanyl addiction requires effective care, a sensible lifestyle plan, and an effective safety net. The opioid epidemic has devastated the United States for many years. Only in recent times are we getting better at learning how to treat opioid abuse and better assist those in recovery with…
There is a misconception that cocaine is more difficult to treat than other addictions. Some believe this is because of the preconceived notion that those who struggle with cocaine use disorders are more likely to maintain a so-called “functional” addiction. Others believe it is because situations in which people use cocaine may appear more socially…
