The “Expectation vs. Reality” memes circulating social media. These show side-by-side comparisons that illustrate discrepancies in how we think things should go versus how they actually turn out. It usually elicits a few chuckles from those scrolling by. This is also a good image of what it’s like when one’s expectations in addiction recovery do […]
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What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? Do you log onto a social media platform like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram? If you do, you are not alone but engaging in an activity that many adolescents, young adults and adults engage in at growing rates. New data shows that an estimated 72% of
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In addiction recovery, it seems everyone’s biggest fear is relapse—or is it a lapse? A return to active addiction would be a significant setback in anyone’s recovery, but so is the loss of pride that accompanies restarting the clock on your recovery. So what is the difference between a relapse vs a lapse? Recovery
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Overcoming addiction is no easy feat, nor is it a one-and-done situation. Even progress that leads to long-term abstinence is still part of the recovery journey. Along the way, you will build new habits and increase your ability to make healthier decisions, all while moving toward healing. Because there is no finish line in recovery,
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If you go through drug rehab and complete the program successfully, you have a higher chance of recovery. However, no addiction treatment program yields 100 percent results. You could relapse. With the right relapse prevention techniques, your chances of relapse are much lower. It is important to put a relapse prevention plan into place to
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How to Fill Your Time Sober In Quarantine The novel, coronavirus, has driven governments to implement strict social distancing rules to reduce its spread. However, not many people talk about how this affects the risk of relapse for those recovering from addiction. Struggling with sobriety is hard, and this global health crisis is making it
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The current pandemic has caused major disruptions to everyone’s routines, and it has disconnected those who want to stay sober from face-to-face support groups, addiction therapy meetings, and their loved ones. Learning methods for staying sober during coronavirus is crucial, so you don’t feel isolated and lonely. How to Stay Sober During Coronavirus This pandemic
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When you’re looking for a mental health provider, questions might pop into your mind regarding a psychiatrist vs. therapist. Are there differences between them? At Washburn House, you’ll discover that these professions have more differences than likenesses. Some of the similarities between psychiatrists and therapists include that they both have mental health expertise and can
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Questions about oxycodone vs. hydrocodone arise when patients receive prescriptions. Both medicines are narcotic painkillers. Doctors typically prescribe them to patients after surgery or when battling cancer. There’s a debate that one medication is less effective than the other. Learning more about these medicines helps patients understand why their doctor prescribed it to them. In this
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According to a survey conducted by NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism), over 14 million American adults ages 18 or older suffer from alcohol use dependency in 2018. The treatment cornerstone of alcohol and drug addiction is the 12-step recovery program. Initially launching in the 1930s, this treatment program was the first to acknowledge
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