One of the most important ways to start rebuilding your life during recovery is to find a job. If you were fired from your last job or have not worked in some time because of addiction issues, you may feel intimidated. You are not alone in your efforts to find a job, and there are […]
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Whether you completed a 30-, 60-, or 90-day inpatient rehab with Wasatch Crest, the path to recovery continues long after you leave the inpatient program. In fact, most of the work of recovery will continue for weeks, months, and even years afterward. Addiction is a disease, and it is something that is always with you.
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As a drug or alcohol addict in recovery, you have already overcome so much. You have fought through some of the worst emotional and physical pain of your life and you are on the road to sobriety. Along that road, you may have to face many things, but one of the most difficult can be
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The holidays can be challenging for the newly sober addict. Everywhere you turn, there are parties and family gatherings at which alcohol is served, and there may be people in your life who either don’t know you are in recovery and offer you a drink and others who don’t value you the way they should
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When a member of a family is struggling with substance abuse or addiction, it affects the entire family unit. While there may be only one “identified patient”, the entire family unit is an active participant in some way. Whether the person struggling is the husband or wife, the father or mother, the daughter or son
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In the substance abuse world, the word “relapse” is used regularly. While there are different definitions of “relapse” depending on the modality of intervention you abide by, it all ultimately means the same thing: you are close to or already have started using your substance again. By having a strong relapse prevention plan in place,
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The idea of sobriety sounds both challenging and relieving. The challenge can come from the overwhelming feeling of stopping a behavior that has been so consistent in your life up until now. The relief can come from releasing the obsession with substances and the benefits and growth you can see in health, interpersonal relationships, work
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Inpatient addiction treatment is just one of many rehabilitation options available for individuals struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. Inpatient addiction centers typically offer 30, 60, or 90-day treatment options for those who are ready to leave chemical dependency behind them and start the path towards more healthy and happy life. Inpatient rehab is an
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The idea of getting sober can be daunting. It can seem overwhelming- even scary with all the unknown that comes from beginning that process. And it will be an on-going process. However, the process of getting sober and living sober has many benefits. Here are 5 Benefits of Sobriety to Inspire You Getting Active Again-
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Alcohol and drug addiction may seem like a private or solitary issue, but it impacts millions of families around the world. If you are struggling with addiction, please know that you have a ton of supporters and resources, and most importantly, you have millions of individuals who have gone through a similar experience—and are here
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