The Many Benefits of an Alumni Program for Those in Recovery Addiction Recovery, Alumni, Positive RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 23, 2020Learning about the benefits of an alumni program is immensely helpful in the prevention of relapse, Essentially, an alumni program is an aftercare program that has no time-specific limits. You are able to keep in touch with the treatment facility where you were treated, with its staff, and, ideally, with at least some of the other…
Relapse Prevention Techniques for Those in Addiction Recovery Addiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 19, 2020Everyone in recovery from drugs or alcohol at a substance abuse treatment program fears relapse. And while relapse is a valid threat, it is not something that simply happens overnight. Contrary to what many people think, relapse is a three-stage process that takes time to develop. Consequently, relapse prevention techniques will help keep you from progressing…
How a 12 Step Program Helps Recovery: Is It Right for You? 12 Step, Addiction, Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepApril 26, 2020There are several different types of drug and alcohol addiction treatment options today. Most people will find one or more that can help them to achieve their goals of living a healthy life by getting to recovery. Yet, it’s hard to know when any program can help. One of the most common is the 12…
How Recovery Can Help You Live a Better-Than-Normal Life Addiction Recovery, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepFebruary 13, 2020If you recently completed addiction treatment, congratulations! You have gotten over a major hurdle and set a good foundation for a sober lifestyle. As you progress through your recovery process one day at a time, consider incorporating each of these seven positive actions or elements of recovery to help you create, and live, a better-than-normal…
An Overview of the Common Steps Toward Successful Rehab Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 11, 2020Successful substance rehab is a process that unfolds in stages. While the details of any given program may differ, the overall goals remain largely the same. An overview of the common steps toward successful rehab could be vital to you understanding the process. An Overview of the Common Steps Toward Successful Rehab Step 1: Development…
Critical Components of an Effective Addiction Recovery Aftercare Program Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 10, 2020“How am I going to handle the stresses of my life without drugs or alcohol?” This question is top of mind for many addicts coming out of treatment for substance abuse. After spending one to three months in an environment of structured care and support, their release from rehab can be terrifying. There are a…
Date Night Ideas When Your Spouse Is a Recovering Alcoholic Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 5, 2020Your recovering alcoholic spouse is going through a difficult time and so are you. Overcoming alcoholism is a serious business and you’re doing everything you can to offer support, encouragement, and love during a time of major adjustment for both of you. To help you, we want to offer several date night ideas when your…
Best Hobbies to Help Addicts Stay Sober Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 2, 2020Life after recovery from addiction can feel as if you’ve stepped into someone else’s world. Drug use is a habit that requires the user to formulate his or her entire lifestyle based on acquiring, using and recovering from drugs. Once you’ve broken free from the grip of addiction, you need to reinvent your lifestyle around…
