Addiction Recovery Basics

I have written a few articles on relapse warning signs, and was curious to see what other bloggers had to say. So I went out hunting, and returned with these views of relapse warning signs from my peers. I hope you enjot these different perspectives.

Steps Towards a Relapse

These relapse warning signs show up in ones behavior, attitude, thinking, or feelings and can show up in all four at once. Therefore, it is important to incorporate in your recovery a way of monitoring your relapse warning signs so that you can …

Relapse prevention

Ignoring relapse warning signs and triggers. Almost everyone in recovery has times when compelling thoughts of drinking or using drugs resurface. In early recovery, drinking or drugging dreams are not uncommon. …

How Not To Relapse into Your Addiction

Warning signs include: mood swings, high stress, depression, irritability, isolation, etc. Because the warning signs progress gradually, the recovering addict should recognize his relapse warning signs so he won't relapse. …

Here Are Some Great Links:

Alcohol relapse prevention

Theory of Addiction Relapse Prevention

Substance Abuse and Dependence

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An addictive relationship is no fun, though many, many, people are in dysfunctional relationships that are not in their best interests. Bad relationships lead to abuse, drug use, depression, and to people's lives being negatively affected.

Addictive relationships can be hard to define, and therefore it can be hard to tell if you are in one.

However, a bad relationship is something to take seriously, and if you can figure out that you are in one, you are one step closer to getting out of it so that you can get into a good relationship.

An addictive relationship tends to isolate either or both partners from the outdide world. It is identical to drug or alcohol dependence. It is something that keeps them apart from the things they really love and tasks they should be accomplishing. An addictive relationship is truly a dysfunctional relationship because it is defined by an increasing craving to be with a person, and by withdrawal symptoms that go along with being away from them. It also has the some of the same signs as other addictions, such as low self-esteem, passivity, magical thinking, lack of initiative, and helplessness.

Here are 7 indicators of an addictive relationship.

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I found a great new addiction recovery blog yesterday while surfing the Internet. It is called the Spiritual River Overcoming Addiction.

I discovered it because a former teacher of mine had contributed an article to the blog and it caught my eye. I left a comment, and faster than lightning the owner of the blog had contacted me and introduced himself. That's what I love about blogging, meeting like minded individuals and helping each other out.

This makes only the third blog I've endorsed in two years, the content is well-written, clinically accurate, and useful for anyone in addiction recovery. Here are two sample articles you might want to take a look at:

The first is on 'How to help an addict'

The next on 'How to do an intervention'

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Here is another great addiction recovery video from my good friend Doug over at sobriety.tv. If you have not visited Doug's site he has, hands down, the best addiction recovery videos on the web. Enjoy!

Here are some other sources of addiction video:

The Bill Wilson Videos

How to Quit Smoking Marijuana Video

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Substance abuse recovery can benefit many people who do not consider themselves an 'addict'.

There are many individuals that develop an issue with substance abuse. People who suffer with problems in the area of alcohol or drugs develop the need for alcohol and drugs for many different reasons. The drugs or alcohol serves the purpose of providing short term mental and physical relief for numerous individuals. As the problem progresses, the amount of substances used or that an individual is able to tolerate becomes higher. A person often ends up craving the various substances that they consume.

Once an individual starts to experience the many negative consequences, both mentally and physically, with substance abuse, they may make the choice to get into drug and alcohol treatment. There are many different treatment methods that are used to treat this devastating disease. Each method is generally suited to meet the needs of an individual. There is no one standard treatment method that is effective for all individuals that suffer from the difficult and complicated abuse of substances.

There are many ways that an individual can get into drug and alcohol addiction recovery. The first thing that is required is a willingness to open up to the fact that there is a problem that will only get worse. Then, a person should reach out for the emotional support and accountability that will be required throughout the process of recovery. Once this is done, various options, such as clinics and counselors, can be explored. The recovery time is different with individuals, and is an ongoing process. This is to ensure that, in the end, it is a successful substance abuse recovery.

Here are some more views on the topic of substance abuse recovery from around the web:

Teen Drug Abuse

Does Treatment of ADHD Lead to Substance Abuse?

Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Forcing Sobriety, However Imperfectly

Addiction and Recovery - We Must Expand Our Solution Set Beyond …

Drug Abuse to Drug Addiction-How Quickly Does it Happen?

Substance Abuse Treatment Program and Drug Detox

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There are many different types of alcohol rehab programs available.

You must find the right alcohol treatment program for your needs. While one might work for another person, you may need an entirely different program. Any good alcohol rehab program or referral source will be more than happy to answer any questions and concerns you may have.

While it can seem quite intimidating to ask questions about an alcohol or drug rehab program, you must in order to find the right one for you.

Here are 5 Ctitical Questions To Ask An Alcohol Rehab Program

1. Is the treatment program appropriate for you? Your needs should match well with the program’s care and treatments.2. Is the program accredited? Look for one of these two accreditations: the Joint Commission on Accredited Health Organizations (JCAHO) or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). These organizations only accredit rehab programs that have passed inspections. They must also meet the organization’s guidelines and health standards.

3. Are the staff members certified? It is important that the staff have undergone training in order to treat you properly. They should be certified as licensed drug counselors, and hopefully at least a few of them will hold master’s degrees in this area. You should inquire about how you will be matched up with a counselor. The relationship you will have with the counselor you are assigned to is important for your recovery.

4. What is the program’s philosophy and approach to treatment? There are different ways to approach treating a drug problem. Different programs will have different ways to approach treating you. You may find that some programs focus on different things such as religions, spirituality, medical, and/or psychological. If you do not feel comfortable with one of these look for another program.

5. What is their weekly schedule for patients? Ask for a copy of one example. This way you can find out what activities you would be involved in and how many sessions you get with the counselor. You can also see how many times you will be expected to attend group-counseling sessions. You can also see what the activities are focused on, such as life, grief, diagnosis, etc.

Do your research on the available  alcohol treatment centers that will meet your needs.

Here are some additional resources:

Choosing the Right Alcohol Rehab ProgramWhen you are searching for an alcohol rehab program or drug rehab program, it is important that you select a alcohol treatment facility that will best suit the needs of the person in need of alcohol treatment. Whether it’s you, …

Alcoholism: Problem and Cure

Although I do not believe that an alcohol rehab is the only chance at life an alcoholic has I do believe it is the most comfortable and medically safe option available. The one central feature that spans all programs is that the …

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