The last thing that addicts need is staying alone. It is very detrimental for an addict to remain in isolation when they are addicted. Isolation has a way of making a particular situation permanent. So, if you want things to improve, it is best to come out of isolation. To break free from isolation, you… Continue reading REASONS WHY ADDICTS SHOULD NOT STAY ALONE
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Recovery as a Community Effort
You have probably heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This same philosophy can be applied to addiction recovery. When addiction recovery is thought of as a community effort, it tends to be much more successful. Every place that is home to a substantial population will offer an addiction services community… Continue reading Recovery as a Community Effort
Addiction Thrives in Isolation
Are you an addict who is ready to quit your addiction but cannot get past the hump of admitting that you are an addict? Or, do you have a loved one who is struggling with a serious addiction but you are not reaching out for help at the addicts request? The most important advice anyone… Continue reading Addiction Thrives in Isolation
Relying on Your Support System During Recovery
Addiction recovery is a challenging road to walk down and no one should have to go through it alone. The support system that a recovering addict gathers around them is a very important component to recovery. An addict in recovery should be able to trust their support system to do right by them and rely… Continue reading Relying on Your Support System During Recovery
The Importance of Peers to Addiction Recovery
All addicts need meaningful, supportive relationships in their lives to help them strengthen their recovery. But the importance of having peers in an addict’s support system cannot be overstated. In other words, it is important for an addict to have other addicts in their support system who are going through the same struggles and fighting… Continue reading The Importance of Peers to Addiction Recovery
Combat Addiction with Relationship
Addiction is a complex, devastating matter that requires special care in order to treat. More and more people are coming into an understanding that addiction is a disease rather than a character flaw and are gaining more understanding for how hard it is to defeat. There are a number of methods that are useful for… Continue reading Combat Addiction with Relationship