Addiction Recovery Articles

Humans are social beings by nature. At the root of human existence is the desire to connect with others and feel seen. Providing that deeper level of connection, private practice addiction counselors and therapists take a personalized approach to sobriety that encourages long-term recovery, despite everyday challenges and unprecedented circumstances.

Self-Affirmation (n): the act of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual for beneficial effect (such as increasing one's confidence or raising self-esteem).

You may be responsible, but are you accountable? While similar, these terms mean two different things. Consider a group project; many people can display responsibility by contributing to a task or initiative. Accountability, however, belongs to the individual judged on the completion of the project and their level of follow-through. 

You’ve heard the saying, “No two people are alike.” The same understanding applies to addiction treatment. Since no two people have identical experiences, individualized alcohol addiction treatment is the best way to facilitate recovery. Facilities that offer a unique approach to each person who walks through their doors yield the best results.

Recovery is a journey, not a destination. For clients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), rehabilitation plays a significant role in recovery as individuals attain sobriety and begin to find inner peace. The journey doesn’t stop there, however. Aftercare is the next critical step as clients exit the “treatment bubble” of rehabilitation and reorient themselves into another chapter of their life.

Stigma of Alcohol Monitoring. For many people, there is a stigma associated with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and alcohol monitoring. Remaining anonymous is a very important part of recovery for many people. Unfortunately, this anonymity also implies that AUD is something that should be hidden.

Nearly one-third of American adults struggle with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) during their lifetime, which amounts to well over 23 million people. Of this group, only 10% ever receive treatment for their disorder. These statistics reveal a difficult truth: AUD is having a profound effect on society.

For many students, going off to college is a time to try new things. Students often begin their educational journey by embarking on unique class subjects, participating in sports, living independently – and for many, consuming alcohol. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that 37 percent of students participated in at least one round of binge drinking

The holiday season is in full swing, which can mean a tough few weeks for people struggling with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). It’s the time of year when dinners, parties, and other festivities take precedence over the typical day-to-day. It’s also a time where friends and family seem to take up permanent residence in your home.

About half of all adults make a New Year’s Resolution. Less than ten percent of those people follow through with their resolution for more than a few months. Individuals tend to lose track of their goals because they either establish too many or set the bar too high, making their goals impossible to achieve.