About Addiction
When a person is fresh out of recovery, their sobriety may not be guaranteed. While they may intend to stay sober, the reality is that the transition back into normal life is difficult and can be jarring, even if they have a sober living plan. There is a structure to their day, and they know…
While each person will have a unique path to recovery, there are several general stages of addiction recovery most people go through in the healing process. Everyone who goes through addiction, detox, and treatment will go through the stages of recovery in one way or another. There are five primary stages of recovery: At Victory Bay…
When it comes to addiction, you often hear the phrase “hitting rock bottom.” It refers to someone hitting the lowest point in their lives, typically involving drugs or alcohol. Basically, it is when things cannot get any worse. This is typically the point that someone realizes they have nothing left to lose and will admit…
After a relapse, it may seem like you’re not going to be able to get back where you were before. Keep in mind that relapsing is a part of addiction recovery for some people, so you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself. Recognizing that you relapsed and that you want to get back on track…
7 Doable New Year’s Resolutions for Addicts New Year’s is a time for change and a fresh start. When you’re thinking about the resolutions you want to make for the new year, keep in mind that it’s not about perfection, but instead, progress. The smallest progress can lead to the best changes. It may not…
Getting sober is an accomplishment, and the holiday season should be used as a time to celebrate that accomplishment. We know that many holiday traditions involve alcohol in some way, shape, or form. But things can change. By being sober, you have the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season and create new traditions for yourself…
When struggling with a drug addiction problem, the best way to ensure you overcome the issue is to get treatment. Whether you are at the beginning of your problem or nearing the end, a treatment plan is important for you to heal. An outpatient treatment program is one that many people consider when they are…
When the holidays approach, it can cause a lot of stress for people who are just getting over addiction issues. Many people face holiday addiction triggers, which makes it harder for them as holidays get closer. Additionally, some people are in the midst of an addiction issue during the holidays. This makes things even harder…
Thanksgiving Day is filled with many traditions. The kids come home from college, the house smells of wonderful home-cooked meals, and the family gets together to celebrate. Quite often, Thanksgiving also involves alcohol and, sometimes, drugs. But what if you want to have a sober Thanksgiving? For some in recovery, that can be a real…
Alcohol and drug addiction are a family disease. When one person in a family is suffering from substance abuse, others are also feeling the effects of this. Because of this, addiction can destroy personal relationships. With help from Victory Bay Recovery Center in Laurel Springs, New Jersey, repairing relationships during addiction recovery is possible. Rebuilding…