How To Cope With Being Alone During The Holidays Addiction Education>How To, Addiction Education>Relapse PreventionBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 29, 2021 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
Difference Between Drug Dependence and Addiction Addiction Education>Relapse PreventionBy Coalition RecoverySeptember 17, 2021 Drug dependence and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand, but they actually refer to two different things. Dependence is a chemical phenomenon, referring to the body’s reliance on a substance to continue normal functioning, while drug addiction is both physiological and psychological, and is more life-threatening. If you or someone you love is struggling with drug… Read more
Meth Rehab Recovery Timeline Addiction Education>AfterCare, Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Addiction Treatment, Drug & Alcohol AddictionBy Coalition RecoveryAugust 10, 2021 Meth (or methamphetamine) is a potent stimulant that may trigger dependence or addiction, right after the first use. Once the body adjusts to having meth in the system, the individual may crave more of it just to avoid feeling sick. If you or a loved one is struggling with meth addiction, you may reach out… Read more
The 3-Step Plan To Avoid Relapse Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, 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
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, 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, 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, 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 PreventionBy 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
7 Things You Learn Being Sober in College Addiction Education>AfterCare, Addiction Education>Relapse PreventionBy 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
