Healthy boundaries are very often lost during periods of prolonged drug or alcohol abuse, but it is necessary to re-establish them during addiction recovery. Setting and protecting your boundaries means being clear about what or who is acceptable in your life and what or who is not. Setting limits can include physical limits, such as…
If you’re newly sober or your recovery has lasted several years, sobriety may be a daily challenge that you have to face. Even when times are so-called “normal,” it can be hard to be self-aware, thoughtful, and prepared for times of temptation. Now that the world is in the midst of a pandemic, the challenges…
Addiction issues can be complex and, for someone who struggles with substance use disorder, different events can trigger substance use disorder or lead to a relapse. Isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people in many different ways – fear of infection, financial concerns, or worries with uncertainty about the future. Being homebound for many…
The signs of addiction vary from person to person, making it difficult to identify the condition. A loved one who has an addiction may try to hide it or deny that it exists. Or they may try to manipulate you emotionally so that they do not have to quit. Eventually, it becomes obvious that the…
There is a fine line between drug dependence and drug addiction. However, understanding where the line is and what differentiates each can help you get the right treatment for your condition. Drug addiction treatment centers in Maryland offer recovery programs designed to help you regardless of whether you have a drug addiction or dependency. Keep…
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a disruptive element in anybody’s life. It alters your perceptions such that acquiring and using drugs and alcohol becomes the focus of everything. That shift is the main reason why therapy, including group therapy, is at the center of addiction treatment plans. In a group therapy program, individuals struggling…
The world has been through an extraordinary set of months brought on by the global pandemic. Suddenly, it seemed we were all threatened by a severely contagious disease. Thousands have died, despite the efforts of many professionals to help them. Today, many of those professionals could be experiencing secondary trauma. Secondary trauma is something that…
A cognitive behavioral therapy program, also known as CBT is one of the most common treatment approaches for addiction. It helps individuals recognize negative thoughts that may lead to destructive emotions or behavior. The main goal of CBT is to help individuals improve their behavior and emotions. This is done by overcoming negative thought patterns. Cognitive-behavioral…
World events have far-reaching consequences since they affect all aspects of our lives, from our economic well-being to our very own health. A good example is the Covid-19 pandemic, which has already caused untold suffering. World events have the potential to push someone into addictive tendencies. They can also worsen our addictions if we were…
When people are recovering from an addiction, they face many hurdles. Of these hurdles, the temptation to relapse is the hardest to fight off. Temptation can push you to use your drug choice no matter how long you’ve been sober. To help mitigate these temptations, we encourage people to devise a relapse prevention plan. Having…