Addiction Recovery Basics

Maintaining sobriety from drug and alcohol use is a proactive process; certain skills and attitudes need to be developed and utilized.
by Bill Urell

There is an old adage that states quitting drug and alcohol use is easy, staying quit is the hard part. I’m not sure if I agree with the easy part, but it [...]

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Concerning drug and alcohol relapse and its prevention there is a good news, bad news, scenario. Here are three important points that everyone should be aware of:
1. Relapse is not uncommon following drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
The frequency with which relapse can occur following treatment is the bad news, the good news is [...]

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I have been working on a project not directly related to addiction, but thought these free reports may be of interest to some. No obligation. Not even an email opt-in.

One of the great things about being your own boss is making fun proclamations and doing what you want. So as the official boss I declare [...]

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HALT video covers those frequently discussed relapse triggers of hunger, anger, loneliness and being tired.

We hope this relapse prevention video helped.

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This simple but powerful relapse prevention tool requires just a bit of preparation.
Write yourself a letter that details the positive experiences you’ve had in recovery. Take a look at how your relationships have improved, whether you’re self-esteem is improved, and your physical and mental health. Detail your goals visions and dreams. Be positive and upbeat. [...]

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I apologize for the infrequent updates over the last few days.
I have been attending a week long seminar to get certified in Advanced Relapse Prevention Therapy. At the same time my landlord decided to switch internet providers and we are without internet connection for a few days awaiting a modem. I am commandeering a terminal for [...]

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There has been mention of recovery coaches or sobriety coaches in the press recently, particularly for people of means and affluence.
I think the idea of having a recovery coach has a certain appeal, a nice ring to it. What exactly do they do? What don’t they do? Oddly enough, I found it easier to [...]

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Relapse is not an individual occurrence or event. Relapse is a process, a fluid progression of ideas and events that enable the concept of being unable to deal with life in sobriety. The relapse process may lead to a return to drug and alcohol use, emotional or physical collapse, death or suicide. The process [...]

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No one in recovery wants to have a drug and alcohol relapse. But if it occurs, would you know what to do? These tips on how to survive a relapse may help avoid a lot of unnecessary pain.
Due to the frequency with which they occur, knowing what to do in the event of a [...]

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