Is abstinence the only option, or can a former alcoholic drink after treatment? According to Psychology Today, abstinence is not the only option and research indicates that moderate drinking can be possible for people who used to abuse alcohol. But is this answer just hype for people who want to … [Read more...] aboutCan Alcoholics Ever Drink Again?
How to Help a Loved One Who Relapses
When was the last time you joked by saying, “It’s driving me to drink”? Stress does crazy things. It triggers different reactions in different people, some hardly noticeable and others visibly detrimental. Exposure to too much stress for too long can contribute to anxiety. Anxiety leaves a person … [Read more...] aboutHow to Help a Loved One Who Relapses
Self-Help and Addiction
Can you self-help yourself out of drug or alcohol addiction? It’s no secret that the do-it-yourself craze is huge. Google just about any “how to” topic and a repository of DIY articles will pop. But is the do-it-yourself craze applicable to addiction? Can you successfully quit an addictive substance … [Read more...] aboutSelf-Help and Addiction
7 Steps to Becoming and Remaining a Competent Substance Abuse Professional
What is competence? Its simplest definition is to do something both successfully and efficiently. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, competence involves quality and doing something well. Competence is important for substance abuse professionals because our success intimately hinges on … [Read more...] about7 Steps to Becoming and Remaining a Competent Substance Abuse Professional
