Understanding the Risk Factors of Relapse and How to Reduce Them
While each person’s recovery process differs, many of the relapse risk factors are similar. During recovery, a person must work on several aspects of daily life including self-awareness, self-care,...
Are You In Denial About Addiction? Why Admitting You Have a Problem Is the Hardest Part
What is addiction denial and how does it keep people from seeking treatment? Addiction denial means someone makes excuses to justify their substance use. Do you continue to use drugs...
Is It Risky to be Dishonest with Your Doctor About Occasional Substance Use?
Are you keeping your occasional substance use a secret from your doctor? If so, you should know that being dishonest with him is putting your health at risk. Understandably, you...