Top Reasons to Get and Stay Sober: Building a Life Beyond Addiction
Deciding to get and stay sober is life-changing. Whether prompted by health, relationships or personal growth, the journey to recovery from addiction can be profoundly transformative. For many, the road isn’t easy, but the rewards of sobriety go far beyond the absence of substances. Here’s a closer look at why becoming sober and staying committed to sobriety is worth every effort. 1. Improved Physical Health One of the first and most noticeable changes in recovery from addiction is the improvement in physical health. Substance abuse takes a toll on nearly every bodily system—liver, heart, brain, skin and more. Becoming sober [...]
Recognizing Early Signs of Relapse
For individuals in recovery, recognizing the early signs of relapse is critical to maintaining long-term sobriety. Those who are navigating the recovery journey should be aware of common relapse triggers and how to address them before they lead to a return to substance use. In this blog, we'll explore the substance with the highest rate of relapse, the key determinants of relapse, how to identify it early and when relapse is most likely to occur. We'll also look at the "pink cloud" phase and its impact on recovery, as well as the three rules of relapse. What Substance Has the [...]
National Recovery Month – Jaime Pietrosimone’s Story
In September, we observe National Recovery Month to promote and support new evidence-based modalities and practices for treating substance use disorders. We also celebrate all individuals in recovery as well as the service providers, support persons and all others who make recovery possible. Jaime Pietrosimone, Community Liaison at High Focus Centers, shares her story of healing from generational trauma and coming out on the other side of addiction to help others recover and live a life full of sober fun. Walk us through your addiction recovery journey Looking back, I recognize that my childhood experiences influenced my propensity for substances. [...]
