An essential part of overcoming an alcohol use disorder (AUD) or substance use disorder (SUD) is undergoing detox. However, it is not enough to simply detox the body but to also replace nutrients and vitamins lost while you were addicted. Therefore, it is vital to...
What comes to mind when you think of someone who is 'clean and sober?' You are correct if you think of someone who no longer uses drugs or alcohol. What about the expressions 'living in sobriety' or 'recovery?' What does this imply to you? There's...
Understanding the family dynamics of addiction and recovery is an important part of the recovery journey. Many people who are in the throes of an addiction often have a hard time seeing how their actions are affecting those around them. But the fact remains that...
Overcoming addiction is difficult. The battle does not stop after you leave drug rehab. That is why many people hire a sober coach, also known as a sober companion. But what exactly is a sober companion? A sober companion is a professional who will help you...
Detoxification refers to the duration of time that the body is given to process any drugs in its system. In doing so, it clears the body of all toxic substances. Detox is the first step to recovery. The aim of detoxing is to help the...
The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread fear and uncertainty across the world. At first, it seemed like a different strain of the flu, but it's speedy spread and death toll pushed humanity to recognize it as a dangerous virus finally. Governments of...
If you or a loved one is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, you’re already aware of how difficult it is to detox and sober up from drugs for good. Although quitting can be hard, there are several steps you can take to successfully...
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...
By Jose Hernandez If you’ve been through any type of treatment for drug addiction or alcoholism, you’ve probably heard the term cross addiction. This is a common occurrence following the treatment of ones addiction, but it can be addressed and treated. In this blog, we will...
Let’s face it; any way you look at it detoxing is not an easy thing to do. Whether you’re coming off cigarettes, sugar, alcohol or crack who wants to do go through the intense cravings, the sweaty nights of lying awake, chills or the flu-like symptoms that can make you want to crawl up in a hole and die? I have experienced all of the above and really hope I never have to go through it again.
In the early nineties when I got clean and sober, after having used for years, it took a while for the fog to lift. However, when it finally did, I had a profound realization that was crystal clear, ‘I wanted to help other addicts and alcoholics get clean as well’. After taking a series of required courses I got a job as a counselor in a local detox center at Brotman Hospital.