The 3-Step Plan To Avoid Relapse Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Post Treatment (Recovery), RecoveryBy Coalition RecoveryDecember 30, 2020 Relapse is said to be an almost inevitable part to recovery. However, there are a variety of ways we can keep our sobriety in tact. Planning and preparation are keys to maintaining long-lasting sobriety. One of the ways in which we prepare in recovery is establishing a 3-Step Exit Plan. Learn how to create one here! Read more
Spending The Holidays Alone? Tips on How To Cope Addiction Education>How To, Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Post Treatment (Recovery)By Coalition RecoveryNovember 12, 2020 Spending time alone can be tough in recovery; which is why this pandemic has not been kind to people in recovery. As the holiday season approaches and we are still in this pandemic, we must prepare for the uncomfortable truth that we might not be seeing loved-ones this year. Of course, this social interaction that is very much needed in recovery is no longer going to be there. Here are some ways we can help mitigate the potential for loneliness and sadness. Read more
Handling Your First Year of Sobriety Addiction Education, Addiction Education>AfterCare, Addiction Education>How To, Addiction Education>Relapse PreventionBy Coalition RecoveryJune 8, 2020 Do not ignore your feelings. Avoid keeping secrets. Disregard the opinions of others. Do not grow overconfident. Learn More Here! Read more
Relapse Prevention Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Post Treatment (Recovery), RecoveryBy Coalition RecoveryFebruary 17, 2020 Relapse is often discussed as someone engaging in substance use after being sober. A relapse is not simply a one time use of substances, a relapse is a process that frequently begins before the actual use of the substances has started. Read more
The Value of Appreciation in Recovery Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Post Treatment (Recovery), RecoveryBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 9, 2020 Who are we to get to use substances to “shut off” the world, or numb our pain? What makes us so special that we get the “easy way” out in life, as opposed to facing our struggles with courage, dignity, integrity, and gratitude like many others? Of the many perpetuating factors of substance use, the entitlement factor described is one that can be challenged and defeated entirely within the self. Read more
Why Do Relapses Happen? Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Post Treatment (Recovery), RecoveryBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 7, 2020 We know deep down how great sobriety feels. When looking back at our lives of drinking and/or using, it’s clear to see that a life of recovery is the way to go; yet relapse is an almost inevitable part of recovery. Why then do we fall back into these unhealthy ways when we know how it will effect us? Read more
How to Keep Your Recovery in Check During Vacations Addiction Education>How To, Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Post Treatment (Recovery)By Coalition RecoveryOctober 23, 2019 Vacationing–typically a chance to relax and decompress– can be hard for those in early recovery. It often raises familiar settings that once involved drinking. Here are some helpful tips on how to manage vacations effectively in recovery to ensure you are keeping your sobriety a priority. Read more
CBD for Substance Abuse Treatment Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 8, 2019 This article is about everything CBD: from its uses to its dangers and even its effectiveness during drug and alcohol recovery. If you are new to CBD or are interested in it to help you during your recovery this is the article for you! Read more
7 Things You Learn Being Sober in College Addiction Education>AfterCare, Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, StudentsBy Coalition RecoveryAugust 23, 2019 You might think at first that being sober in college might sound boring or even scary, but when you experience college life without drinking or partying you begin to learn many crucial and important life lessons. Read more
Signs of an Alcoholic Relapse Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Addiction Treatment Programs, AlcoholBy Coalition RecoveryMay 15, 2019 Relapses happen. Hopefully as loved ones we can recognize the signs to prevent them when possible and in the event that they do happen, how to handle them appropriately. Read more
