Category Archives: Relapse Prevention

  There are many good reasons to take it easy with the drinks over the holidays. If you struggle with … Continue reading Tempted to Drink During the Holidays? →

When recovering from addiction, sleeping problems are often par for the course. If you struggle with addiction, you may have … Continue reading Sleep and Addiction Recovery: 3 Tips for Better Rest →

When was the last time you took time out of your day to practice a self-care activity like meditating before … Continue reading Tips for Self-Care in Addiction Recovery →

“My son, like a lot of people at home, had a drug problem. He’s overtaken it. He’s fixed it. He’s … Continue reading Overcoming Stigma to Take Pride in Addiction Recovery →

Every year, we celebrate major life events — weddings, anniversaries and birthdays — to recognize growth and development. Of course, … Continue reading Celebrating Sobriety in a Safe and Fun Way →

If someone you care about is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, an addiction treatment center that teaches relapse … Continue reading What Causes Relapse Part 1: Common Addiction Recurrence Triggers →

When your loved one is experiencing a relapse, it can bring up challenging feelings. You feel as though you did … Continue reading Why Do People Relapse When Life is Good? →

  You’ve found your way and are feeling great. Now imagine New Year’s Day and waking up feeling alive and … Continue reading After Addiction: New Year’s Resolutions for Those in Recovery for 2021 →

Hollywood money-makers like The Fast & Furious series, The Avengers movies and the film adaptation of the novel Little Women … Continue reading How to Get Peer Support in Addiction Recovery →

Every once in a while, there’s a story that hits the local news about someone who managed to quit their … Continue reading Why is My Loved One Suffering from Chronic Relapse? →

In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many aspects of everyday life have changed. But what hasn’t changed is the … Continue reading Continuing Your Journey: Home Alternatives for AA and SMART Recovery →

Working from home offers countless benefits – you don’t have to waste time sitting in rush hour traffic, you can … Continue reading How to Cope with Social Isolation When Working from Home →

When you found out your loved one or friend relapsed, it devastated your entire world. Maybe this is someone you … Continue reading How to Stay Sober After a Loved One’s Relapse →

The marriage vows, “for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,” took on a … Continue reading How to Help Your Husband Avoid Relapse When Bored →

The journey of recovery doesn’t stop once your addiction treatment is over. It’s a lifelong process. But now that you’re … Continue reading The Benefits Sober Living Can Give Your Recovery →

There’s a saying that the keys to recovery include connection and finding purpose. When you were abusing drugs or alcohol, … Continue reading 5 Ways Technology Can Help You Stay Busy in Recovery →

You never thought you’d see the day where you would be able to make it 24 hours without drinking alcohol. … Continue reading What You Should Know About Sugar Cravings After Quitting Alcohol →

The pro-recovery diet at The Raleigh House emphasizes lean proteins and includes healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, vegetables, and fruits. With … Continue reading The Pro-Recovery Diet: Q&A With Our Nutritionist →

When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Do you see a healthy, vibrant individual full of promise … Continue reading One Step at a Time: How Goal Setting Can Help You Beat Addiction →

“Boredom is the root of all evil.” – Søren Kierkegaard For something that feels so slow and mundane, boredom is … Continue reading Boredom: The Biggest Risk to Your Loved One’s Sobriety →

It’s happening again, isn’t it? Maybe it’s just a gut feeling based on your loved one’s moody and erratic behavior. … Continue reading 5 Things to Do When Your Loved One Relapses →

Recovery is a way of life. It isn’t something that is just rewarded to you when you’ve completed rehab; rather, … Continue reading Relapse is Not a Failure: How to Deal with a Drug Relapse →

It’s often said that the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety. It’s connection. Let that sink in for a moment. What … Continue reading How to Make Someone Feel Valued—and Stay Sober →

Reading Time: 1 minute Smart Recovery Smart Recovery uses cognitive behavioral therapy to tackle addiction. If you can control what you … Continue reading Addiction Recovery Support Groups You May Not Know About →

There’s rehab. And then there’s reality. In rehab, you learn so many things: Why you started using in the first … Continue reading How Does Sober Living Work? →

Boredom is a fact of life. The problem is that it can also be a trigger for relapse. But here’s … Continue reading The Link Between Boredom and Substance Abuse →

If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere. That’s a line from Frank Sinatra’s famous love song to … Continue reading How to Start a New Life in New York After Addiction →

They say that you don’t just move to Texas. The state moves into you. Texas is, after all, a state … Continue reading How to Start a New Life in Texas After Addiction →

Find sober friends. Focus on your mental and physical health. Seek support. Those are the three things that just about … Continue reading How to Start a New Life in California After Addiction →

It’s a big moment when your loved one agrees to get help for drug or alcohol abuse. But it doesn’t … Continue reading 5 Ways to Help Your Loved One Stay Sober →

  So you’ve gone to rehab and conquered your addiction. You head home with your whole heart and head focused … Continue reading The Importance of Sober Activities and Fellowship →

  Holidays can present a unique challenge, no matter how you spend them. If you get together with family and … Continue reading A Healthy Approach to Memorial Day Weekend While in Recovery →

Being mindful is more than just a moment; it’s a way of life. It means being present and taking in … Continue reading 5 Meditation Apps for Anxiety and Addiction →

We all know how important healthy eating is—and that’s especially true when you’re in recovery. But, sometimes, that’s easier said … Continue reading 5 New Healthy Meal Delivery Services →

  Hiking is a wonderful idea for anyone looking to improve their health—or their mood. That’s because hiking gives you … Continue reading Hiking Tips for Beginners →

  If you think that swimming lessons are just for kids, you’re thinking way too small. Swimming is a low-impact … Continue reading Diving in After Rehab: How to Learn to Swim →

  You don’t even realize it’s happening at the time, but addiction has a way of shrinking your world. Before … Continue reading After Addiction: Road Cycling Tips for Beginners →

  It’s no surprise why people move to central Florida. You’re in the middle of a thriving, growing metropolitan area. … Continue reading Starting Over After Addiction in Orlando →

There are a lot of decisions to be made after attending rehab. Do you stay in the same town? How … Continue reading Starting Over After Addiction in Los Angeles →

We tend to think of peer pressure as something that only children and teens have to deal with. But the … Continue reading Relapse Prevention and Positive Peer Pressure →

  No matter what anyone tells you, you’re probably going to be nervous when returning to work—or starting a new … Continue reading Returning to Work After Rehab →

  Anyone who’s started over after rehab knows that there is an awful lot to get done. You’ve got to … Continue reading Starting Over After Addiction in Dallas, Texas →

  Disappointment is part of life. No one escapes it. Everyone must deal with it. But what happens if, for … Continue reading Relapse Prevention Technique: Coping with Disappointment →

  While in rehab, you have constant support and are surrounded by people who are as committed to your recovery … Continue reading Life After Rehab: Five Things to Do First →

  Imagine this scenario: John has heart disease. His doctor puts him on medication and also directs him to exercise … Continue reading Why Relapse is Part of Recovery →

  The big lie of addiction is that life won’t be fun without alcohol or drugs. Nothing will be fun … Continue reading Relapse Prevention: Embracing the Weird and Funny Things to Do →

  Club soda with a twist of lime is a solid go-to drink. It’s bubbly and seems more like a … Continue reading Five Festive Drink Ideas That Are Non-Alcoholic →

  The crunch of leaves underfoot. Sunshine. The aspens in all their golden glory. This is, without a doubt, the … Continue reading Relapse Prevention Plan: Fall Hikes in Colorado →

  Oh weren’t those the days. You’d meet up with your friends, kick back a few (OK more than a … Continue reading Tailgating and Football: How To Enjoy the Game Without the Hangover →

  Don’t panic. The first thing to realize is that you will have cravings, especially early in recovery. Because you … Continue reading Coping with Urges and Cravings →