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Relapse Prevention in Addiction Recovery is All About Training

Patrick — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:32:51 +0000

In our active addiction, we use our drug of choice for nearly any excuse, and for any reason. Actually what happens is that we come to use our drug of choice nearly all the time, so that we are constantly self medicating. But do not forget that in order to do this (and to continue [...]

Living in Long Term Rehab and How it Helped Me in Recovery

Patrick — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:01:39 +0000

Once I finally surrendered fully to my addiction and came to grips with the idea that I had to commit to 100 percent total abstinence, I was finally ready to take real action. My decision to go into a long term treatment facility This decision to go to long term treatment was a long time [...]

Exploring the Zero Tolerance Policy and Your Highest Truth in Addiction Recovery

Patrick — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:39 +0000

I watched so many people in early recovery who failed to really “get it” and go to any length for their sobriety. Instead, they ended up relapsing because they did not make a strong enough mental arrangement with themselves regarding their recovery. The premise is pretty simple for overcoming drug or alcohol addiction: 1) You [...]

Early Recovery and My Commitment to Go to Any Lengths for Sobriety

Patrick — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:37:15 +0000

After finally breaking through my denial and all of the justifications that I used to rationalize my addiction with, I found myself in early recovery and hoping beyond all hope that I could find a way to stay clean and sober. I had already been to rehab twice before and countless therapy and counseling sessions. [...]