by John Sharpe | Dec 6, 2023 | Relapse Prevention
The new year is a time when many people self-reflect and plan for the future. New Year’s goals are a common way people motivate themselves to make difficult and rewarding lifestyle changes. Millions of people set New Year’s goals each year. According to...
by | Nov 20, 2023 | Relapse Prevention
Treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) helps clients find healthy ways to reframe their experiences. Psychoeducation is an excellent tool for reducing the risk of relapse by ensuring clients and their families understand the realities of substance abuse and...
by John Sharpe | Oct 1, 2023 | Relapse Prevention
Many people with substance use disorder (SUD) experience a relapse during early recovery. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Relapse rates for drug use are similar to rates for other chronic medical illnesses.” In addition,...
by John Sharpe | Sep 27, 2023 | Relapse Prevention
Post-treatment support groups reduce the risk of relapse for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Often, peer support is vital to ongoing sobriety. According to Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, “[P]eer support groups are considered an important...
by John Sharpe | Sep 21, 2023 | Relapse Prevention
Despite many myths about marijuana, it can be addictive, and more and more individuals are seeking treatment for their marijuana addiction every day. However, getting sober is not just a process that requires clinical intervention. It requires healthy lifestyle...
by John Sharpe | Aug 20, 2022 | Relapse Prevention
Your recovery journey will continue post-treatment. Being in “the real world” will come with new challenges and stressors you didn’t have during treatment and could potentially lead to a relapse. Relapse prevention can help you manage cravings, strengthen coping...
