Entering rehab is a significant step toward recovery from addiction. But it’s important to remember that the journey doesn’t end there. Many times, people are leaving rehab to encounter the same environments and temptations that originally led to their addiction.
Alcoholism is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. Many people are looking to heal from it, but may feel intimidated to begin the process of healing. Maybe it’s the detox process, or maybe it’s the prospect of staying sober that feels intimidating.
Over time, people have come to associate different mental illnesses as being connected to certain groups of people. While certain groups of people may be diagnosed with certain mental illnesses more frequently, there are no inherent limitations on who can have a certain mental illness. Depression in particular does not discriminate by any aspects of a person.
The effects of social isolation and substance abuse are complex and involve multiple factors. An individual’s environment, mental health, and past experiences can lead to substance abuse, but studies show that isolation is also one of the most prominent risk factors for addiction.
Recovery from addiction is not easy. It takes hard work, dedication, and courage to face your demons and start the journey of healing. During recovery, you will have negative thoughts, feelings, and emotions that may tempt you to relapse. Positive affirmations can be a helpful tool to stave off these symptoms.
When you enter into addiction treatment and recovery, it is perfectly normal to find yourself a little unsure of how to approach the different activities you engaged in when you were under the influence. For many people, vacation means a time to relax and let loose. But what if you are in recovery and letting loose used to mean also abusing substances?
