Addiction to alcohol and substances can happen to anyone but a crack does not mean you’re broken. Every new day is an opportunity for a fresh start through the recovery process. Today could be it for you. First thing, however, is to change your thinking. From the kind...
There are a few conditions that are considered high risk for relapse. In the line of work that New Roads specializes in, the reality of relapse is something that can be uncomfortable to talk about, but it is part of being prepared, as well. Making a relapse prevention...
There are many aspects of the recovery process. If you or some one you know is going through a process to get better, learning how to help addiction recovery can encourage those involved and give them the strength to make this process work. If you are the one in...
Transitional treatment programs offer a middle road for those that have been in residential treatment and are graduating to a more independent life. For sober living to take effect, many people that are going through this process need more freedoms to apply the skills...
Sober living after treatment can be challenging. Without strategy and the right education from a residential treatment center, it can be difficult to prevent relapse events. Here are 5 P’s to consider when creating your sober living strategy to make finding...
A few years back, the phrase “failure to launch” became more well known as Matthew McConaughey showed his character’s inability to move out of his parents’ home in a film released in 2006. This film made light of the fact that many young adults...