The decision to detox from drugs or alcohol is a courageous step in the right direction. However, completing detox is not the conclusion of the process – it is only the beginning. The real challenge is staying clean. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that addiction is a “relapsing brain disease”. Relapse prevention […]
What is a Sober Companion? Overcoming addiction is difficult. The battle does not stop after you leave drug rehab. That is why many people hire a sober coach (aka sober companion). A sober companion is a professional who will help you stay on track while on the road to addiction recovery. The main goal of […]
By Jose Hernandez You may have completed a treatment program, finished detox or even have some time in recovery under your belt. You possibly even had a relapse prevention plan in place. However life-long sobriety from alcoholism and addiction is contingent on the daily maintenance of your disease. It’s easy to get caught up in […]