Can Recovering Addicts Ever Be Normal? Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepSeptember 17, 2015When you were an active drug addict or alcoholic, the life you lived was far from normal. You may have cut ties with people and activities that were important to you so that you could continue to obsessively pursue your drug of choice. You may have stolen money or possessions from people you cared about.…
How to Rebuild Relationships After Rehab Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepSeptember 16, 2015When you go to rehab for addiction, you have one thing on your mind: getting better. Rehab, in a way, is a selfish thing. In order to succeed at getting sober, you have to focus on you. When you leave rehab, you have not only a new life to live, but also a big mess…
How Much Support is Good for Someone in Recovery? Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepSeptember 8, 2015Someone facing addiction issues recently discussed being encouraged to seek professional therapy or treatment for their addiction. The response? Speaking with a clergy member was help enough.
Work Your Way Through the Stages of Recovery Addiction Recovery, UncategorizedBy The Right StepFebruary 19, 2015Did you know that your recovery from addiction will happen in stages? Every time you hit one of the stages of addiction recovery, you will have achieved a major milestone on your path to sobriety. Going through treatment and getting sober may be the most difficult thing you do in your life. Addiction is a…
Can You Think Your Way Out of Stress and Depression? DepressionBy The Right StepOctober 7, 2014By Suzanne Kane In this fast-paced world, there’s no shortage of daily demands. In the determination to accomplish everything, some things inevitably fall off the list or people find themselves less than satisfied with the results. A mounting sense of pressure can take its toll, even bringing on symptoms of depression.
Alcohol Mythbusting: There’s More to Recovery Than Getting Sober Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepOctober 2, 2014If you ask the average person to tell you what they know about alcoholism, chances are they believe at least a few things that are false. There are many myths surrounding alcoholism, and some of them cause people to avoid getting the help they need. Here are some of the most common myths about alcoholics…
How to Cope When Your Spouse Relapses Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepSeptember 17, 2014It sometimes feels more frustrating than the original addiction: watching your loved one relapse after weeks, months, or even years of hard work. If you are coping with life after your spouse’s addiction, be aware that relapse is very common. You should also know that a relapse does not mean that he can’t or won’t…
Helping Your Recovering Loved One Ditch Old Friends Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepSeptember 12, 2014When you love an addict you go through many trials and challenges. When he was still using he probably neglected you. He may have used you or even stolen from you. You likely stayed up nights worrying. Now that he’s in recovery from substance abuse, you feel like a big weight has been lifted—but maybe…
