7 Ways to Fight Fatigue During Addiction Recovery Addiction Education>How To, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment ProgramsBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 30, 2018Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is hard. Within the first couple of days, people will experience a range of thoughts and feelings. This shift can make it hard to participate in daily activities – especially if you are attending treatment. A vast majority of people entering recovery feel lethargic throughout their day. Without enough…
What to Expect When Telling Someone You Have Depression Addiction Education>How To, Mental Health>Common Co-Occurring Disorders, Mental Health>Depression & Mood DisordersBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 28, 2018Depression is weird. It is a disease but due to its historical stigma, talking about it can be a little tricky. Depression awareness and knowledge has become better as of recently, but unfortunately, it is still widely misunderstood. This can make it hard to talk about the topic with family or friends. People can feel…
Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Addiction? Addiction Education, Alcohol, Alcohol Recovery, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Commonly Abused DrugsBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 19, 2018The casual drink has become the norm for most people today. Whether they go out to a sit-down restaurant or cook a nice state dinner, it’s unusual not to see a glass of wine next to the plate. It helps liven up the conversation, it “pairs nicely,” and some even say it could be good…
What is CBT Therapy? Addiction Education>Treatment Therapies, Therapy Programs, Treatment TherapiesBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 15, 2018If you’ve ever been to treatment or even looked into addiction help, you’ve probably heard of CBT therapy. What exactly is it? CBT stands for cognitive-behavioral therapy. It is a unique type of behavioral therapy with the intention of reshaping a person’s natural way of thinking. The goal is to change a person’s beliefs, his…
The Importance of Accountability in Addiction Recovery Addiction Education>How To, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment ProgramsBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 14, 2018For many people, the road of addiction was paved with trauma, misfortunes, broken relationships, and ultimately to the destruction of one’s overall well-being. The recovery process starts with understanding and accepting your past and leads to self-forgiveness. Once you can acknowledge and come to terms with the pains of the past through programs like trauma…
12 Ways to Fight Depression During Recovery Addiction Education>How To, Co-Occurring Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health>Depression & Mood DisordersBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 8, 2018So you did it! You took action over your life and made the decision to get sober. You feel healthier, clear-headed, all around just plain better. Not only does it feel good to be sober, but you feel better about yourself for staying sober. Then, all of a sudden you have one of those days…
How To Spot a Quality Treatment Center Addiction Education>How To, Holistic Treatment, Substance Abuse TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 24, 2018The search for a reputable addiction treatment facility can be hard. Hopefully, we can steer you in the right direction away from deceptive marketing to save you some time and money. 1. Credentials First and foremost are the licensures of the doctors and therapists of the program. Counselors, therapists, and psychologists are the health professionals…
Relapse Prevention Through Continuing Care Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Addiction Education>Treatment Therapies, Welcome to TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 19, 2018Most often, individuals suffering from addiction also suffer from some manner of co-occurring disorder such as depression or anxiety. For this reason, a professional drug rehabilitation center like Coalition Recovery will offer behavioral therapies to dive deep into how an individual thinks, why they think this way, and dissect behavioral habits such as how they…
The Continuum of Care Through Collegiate Recovery Programs Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Addiction Education>Treatment TherapiesBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 17, 2018Collegiate Recovery Communities are a vital resource for any college student in active recovery. They provide safe spaces to meet and create an environment of like-minded students.
How to Welcome Back a Coworker From Treatment Addiction Education>AfterCare, Addiction Education>How To, Addiction Education>Relapse PreventionBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 11, 2018It can be a bit difficult or a little awkward welcoming back a fellow employee after they have been absent for mental health reasons or a professionals rehab program. Historically these issues have been traditionally taboo and are generally loaded with stigma. You might ask yourself: How do I act? Do I ask about it…
