855-763-648813 Nov 2012
Continuing Recovery After Drug Rehab
Completing drug rehab is a tremendous accomplishment. Yet the day that formal rehab treatment concludes is not the day that addiction is forever in the past and recovery has a solid foothold in the future. In fact, while rehab represents perhaps the largest step an individual will take on their journey of recovery, it is actually only a first step. Addiction experts are in agreement in urging participation in aftercare programs in order to find lasting recovery and the greatest chance for success.
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Moviegoers and fans of former Hollywood bad boy Colin Farrell may be somewhat surprised to see a different side of the actor apart from his trademark shaggy eyebrows and thick Irish brogue.
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10 Oct 2012
Living with the Long Term Effects of Addiction
Moving past an addiction can be powerful. The former user is committing to a new beginning, one that can have a profound impact on their life as well as the lives of those around them such as family and close friends. As they move from their addiction into a life of sobriety, most are aware it will always be a struggle. The addict will have to remain constantly vigilant of the power the addiction held over their life, staying strong on their recovery plan and maintaining their positive life changes. However, through it all, there may be some serious physical damages to their body caused by long term use of their preferred substance. Understanding these potential life-long side effects can help the recovering addict be prepared to face the effects and still remain committed to recovery.
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According to a Yahoo! Sports Blog, Tyrann Mathieu recently made the life-changing decision to enter drug rehab and come out better on the other side. The former LSU player decided to begin treatment in a drug rehab center to work on issues that caused him to be dismissed from his college football career at LSU.
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When that day finally comes when your spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or close friend agrees to seek help for their substance abuse problem, it can feel as if the weight of the world has been lifted off of your shoulders. Dealing with a loved one who has an addiction requires a lot of hard work and perspiration, and when you are trying to do it without the assistance of professionals, the whole situation can at times seem completely hopeless.
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No one is really sure what the relapse rate for addicts and alcoholics actually is. Some studies have claimed it is as high as 80%, and few experts in the addiction field would dispute that the correct number is somewhere north of 50%. Thankfully relapses are frequently short-lived, and the addict or alcoholic who falls off the wagon is able to reclaim their sobriety rather quickly without causing undue damage to the recovery process.
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10 Aug 2012
Returning to Work After Drug Rehab
Sometimes people are hesitant to get into drug rehab even when their employer provides insurance because they are worried about how it will affect job security or their career path. Yet getting healthy and sober is the best way to make oneself a valuable employee. After drug rehab, people in recovery may face similar fears about re-entering the workplace. Worries that others will look at you differently, that your reputation has suffered permanently or that there is a loss of confidence in your professional capabilities can make going back to work feel stressful. There are things to keep in mind which can make the transition smoother. Here are just a few:
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When you’re feeling raw and vulnerable after rehab and are trying hard to make it in recovery, you need the support and encouragement of your friends, among others. But when those whom you think would be most in your corner turn on you, giving you the cold shoulder, it can seem like a bitter blow.
