When a loved one struggles with addiction and dependency, it can be difficult to determine the appropriate method of addressing the problem to best assist them in their time of need. This can be made especially difficult if the individual is in denial about their addiction. One effective method of addressing the problem is to engage in a drug intervention. An intervention is a gathering of close … [Read more...]
The Effects of Drugs on Personal and Professional Success
Drug and alcohol abuse manifests itself in a variety of ways. Many people operate under the assumption that experimentation is harmless. Others begin abusing their prescriptions and find themselves on a harrowing spiral downward. Regardless of how one begins abusing drugs or alcohol, the choices made early in life can limit opportunities in the future. Drug and alcohol abuse negatively affects … [Read more...]
Creating Recovery
For many of us in recovery, our interest in creativity and the arts was lost in the depths of our addictions. Some of us had a preconceived notion that we were inducing our own creativity by using drugs and alcohol, and even feared that by giving up our drugs and alcohol, we would be condemning ourselves to lose whatever creativity we thought we possessed throughout our addictions. Fortunately for … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Determine the Best Drug Rehabilitation Program for You
There are a variety of drug rehabilitation centers that offer different types of treatment. When searching for the best drug rehabilitation facility, it is important to research the options and consider what best fits the needs of the individual. Not all drug rehab facilities offer the same level of care nor do they all necessarily fit the unique needs of the individual in need of help. Type … [Read more...]
How To Develop a Relapse Prevention Plan With Your Child
Successfully completing a drug rehabilitation program is a major accomplishment. After all, sobriety is more than abstaining from drug and alcohol use. It also involves developing a new attitude and outlook on life and gaining new insights into self-esteem, self-realization and the behaviors and patterns that perpetuate substance abuse. The road to recovery does not end upon the completion of a … [Read more...]
Fishing for Change
Many of the activities Sober College clients participate in are designed to open their eyes to a new way of living. When lost in active addiction, it is very hard for most people to enjoy the things they once loved to do. Instead, drugs and alcohol become their sole priority in life, and any and all passions they once held dear are often lost. Fortunately, as we get further into our recovery and … [Read more...]
How to Find the Right Substance Use Counselor to Fit Your Needs
When recovering from drug and alcohol abuse, it is important to enlist the assistance of a substance abuse specialist to provide support and counseling. Drug abuse counselors work in a variety of facilities and primarily focus on identifying the influences that shaped the development of addiction while helping you progress in your recovery. Often, counselors utilize a variety of methods to create … [Read more...]
Climbing to New Heights
“The harder you fall, the heavier your heart; the heavier your heart, the stronger you climb; the stronger you climb, the higher your pedestal.” -Chris Jami On a weekly basis, Sober College clients are given the opportunity to indoor rock climb in order to challenge themselves physically and mentally. For many, rock climbing is a new experience that instills excitement and wonderment. First-time … [Read more...]
College Drinking Statistics & Help Guide
Recently, the Princeton Review published the “Top 20 Party Schools” and “Top 20 Sober Schools” in the nation. These lists provide insight into the unique pressures that young adult college students face, particularly when experiencing newfound independence, including facing an extreme desire to fit in. As a result, nearly all students are affected by college drinking, whether or not they actively … [Read more...]