by Brittany Oliver | Dec 23, 2019 | life skills, sober living
Breaking the cycle of addiction requires a complete change in the thoughts, behaviors, and actions that enable it. It requires a complete overhaul to the way you may be used to operating, which can make the whole process feel overwhelming. Coping with triggers,... 
by Brittany Oliver | Dec 17, 2019 | aftercare, sober, sober living
The phrase “once an addict, always an addict” can often be heard when describing those who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. This statement can conjure multiple images in a person’s mind. In some settings, this statement may seem negative and off-putting. It... 
by Brittany Oliver | Dec 10, 2019 | addiction treatment, mental health, sober living
A substance addiction and mental health disorder being present at the same time is known as a co-occurring disorder. Co-occurring disorders are prevalent in addiction treatment. Because the mental health disorders frequently co-exist with addiction, dual-diagnosis... 
by Brittany Oliver | Dec 2, 2019 | addiction treatment, sober
Addiction can be harder to identify than it might seem. There are countless forms of substance and behavioral addictions that can manifest in a variety of ways. Addiction affects the way a person behaves and interacts with the world around them. Because it changes the... 