Addiction Treatment Magazine

Addicts in recovery, along with their loved ones, close friends, and co-workers, often wonder if the recovering individual will develop new or substitute addictions, once treatment has been completed for the initial addiction. In other words, how likely is it that the person who received treatment for alcohol addiction or drug addiction will move on [...]

Don’t let everyday stresses and problems get you down to the point where you think the only relief is smoking a joint, popping a pill, having a few too many cocktails, or some other drug-related solution. Not only will your so-called relief be temporary, it can also be harmful to your health, contribute to possible [...]

There’s no getting around it. You slipped. You had a relapse. It’s time to face the facts, pick yourself up, and start back on the road to recovery. The truth is that many recovering addicts have one or more relapses before they finally “get it together.” This is not an indictment, simply a reality. The [...]

By Suzanne Kane The first reaction many people have to getting out of rehab is that they’re glad it’s over. Then, reality sets in. Now comes the hard part: staying sober. When you find yourself up all night, plagued with drinking dreams, or you can’t make it through the day without some reminder, some temptation [...]

Overcoming Temptation – A Critical Point of Recovery By Suzanne Kane Fresh out of treatment for addiction, many people are eager to resume their lives, possibly convinced that everything will get back to normal. Others may not be so sure, but they’ve been equipped with a strong set of coping skills and practiced their behaviors [...]