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?
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.
