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...
by westcoastrc | Aug 31, 2021 | Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Alcohol addiction is an extremely life-threatening medical disease that requires professional, medically-assisted treatment to overcome. Alcohol addiction can present severe physical and mental health issues and can cause permanent alterations in brain functioning if...
by westcoastrc | Aug 29, 2021 | Blog, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention
A habit is a specific behavior or action that someone may do regularly. Habits are not always harmful, but most of the time, a habit may be considered an unhealthy pattern of behavior. Habits are typically learned and may become involuntary over time, meaning that...
by westcoastrc | Aug 22, 2021 | Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Substance use, such as drinking or using drugs, varies from person to person on the severity of the addiction and symptoms experienced. One of the most significant risks of addiction is dependency, which is a commonality that many people share when they are...
by westcoastrc | Aug 19, 2021 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention
There is no question that different environments have a direct effect on one’s well-being. In relation to recovery, the environment can refer to a specific place or any other factors surrounding an individual during their journey. Particular settings can influence...
by John Sharpe | Aug 14, 2021 | Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Transitional Living
There are many different avenues of recovery and treatment for addiction. With residential treatment being one of those avenues, it is crucial to address how to navigate life after living in a residential setting. The residential treatment creates a haven for those...
