It’s estimated that more than 114 people die as a result of drug overdose every day in the country. But this problem can be easily treated with rehabilitation and drug detox. To start living a drug-free life, you must go through the dreaded stages of drug withdrawal. But you shouldn’t be afraid of anything! Identifying and understanding the...
Working the 12 Steps to recovery is a helpful tool not only for your sobriety but also for your peace of mind. The journey of introspection and self-awareness brings you closer to loving and accepting yourself as you are. With that said, it can also bring about many feelings of negativity, guilt, and shame as...
The tragic events of 9/11 left the world in shock, but researchers are still struggling to uncover the full extent of the trauma caused by the terrorist attacks. Drug and alcohol addiction rates can be used to assess the toll on those who were affected by the attacks in one way or another, and researchers...
Surrender is a word often used in 12-step programs. In fact, “surrender to win” is one of the most common expressions heard in the rooms of recovery and it is applied to a number of different life situations. But what does it really mean to surrender? And how can surrender be associated with winning? After...
During early recovery, your relapse prevention plan is going to be your roadmap to a strong foundation in your new addiction-free life. If you are a TDH alumni, your counselor worked with you extensively to create a relapse prevention plan that was custom-tailored to your needs. Just in case you needed a refresher we put...
Have you ever wondered about what being an addiction counselor is like? Well, read on, because you are in for a treat. Our growing team of addiction counselors are an integral part of our addiction treatment programs. Our amazing client to counselor ratio allows team members like, Matthew Longoria, CATC, CDS, to work with our...
If you are in alcohol or drug addiction recovery, you’ve likely heard the saying “relapse is a part of recovery.” It echoes off the walls in most recovery rooms and group meetings and even though it holds some truth to it, it’s not our most favorite saying. While we don’t want to oversimplify relapse, it’s...
If you are in recovery or you’ve had a stay at an inpatient drug rehab center, you may have heard that relapse is a part of recovery. While there is definitely some truth to that, here at The Discovery House we make it a priority to supply our residents with the tools they need to...
Photo courtesy of: FDA This article was written by Martha Bebinger, WBUR and originally appeared on Kaiser Health News. Amid a raging opioid epidemic, many doctors and families in the U.S. have been pleading for better treatment alternatives. One option now under consideration by the Food and Drug Administration is a system of implanted rods...
Staying sober when you’re in alcohol addiction recovery is tough and it can be discouraging to know that a potential relapse could be waiting around every corner. Don’t worry, though, with the right tools and a solid plan you can learn how to see a relapse from a mile away and how you can prevent...
