Category: Aftercare & Relapse Prevention

Insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. What should we call […]

Joining the program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a good thing; however, becoming addicted to the program in place of your […]

Relapse is not inevitable, but it does occur. When addiction relapse occurs it is important not to punish ourselves and […]

Sex, drugs and rock-n-roll is just an accepted way of life for a rock star. Eddie VanHalen knows too well […]

According to the National Treatment Agency of Substance Abuse out of over 32,000 individuals who sought out treatment for prescription medication from 2009-2010 only 11 percent report that their problem lied solely in prescription drugs.

The best addiction treatment centers teach their clients about the twelve step programs of alcoholics and narcotics anonymous because fellowship is essential to sustain sobriety. Over the past five years in Michigan recovering addicts have been forming bonds while training and running the Third River Bank Run.

Staying sober and avoiding a relapse requires constant work and maintenance. Relapse prevention programs in addiction treatment will help its clients learn and become aware of the steps they have to take and habits they need to form in order to protect their sobriety.

In recovery from addiction there is a saying that goes its easy to get sober but hard to stay sober. Relapse prevention programs offered by addiction treatment programs will teach clients about “triggers” they should be aware of as well as techniques and tools to prevent a relapse from occurring.