Addiction recovery does not often follow a straight, simple path. There are often many ups and downs, and a person can go for long periods of abstinence, only to then slip into a relapse. One of the best ways to avoid relapse is to learn relapse prevention techniques in addiction treatment. A behavioral therapy program…
As a new year approaches, it is only natural to want to come up with resolutions to improve your life. You may have created New Year’s resolutions as a student, and then the practice became an annual tradition. When you are in recovery, these resolutions might be a bit different. Creating sober goals for the…
Relapses are an ever-present possibility during recovery. However, should they occur, there is no shame in it, and we here at Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston are ready to offer you any additional treatment you might need. Fortunately, several relapse prevention techniques are there to help maintain your sober living. But first, similar to addiction, a…
After getting out of rehab, people often feel like they are stronger and better able to stay sober than they were before. While this is true to an extent, being clean is not enough to prevent a relapse. Relapse prevention techniques can help patients stay clean and focus on their long-term recovery. Roughly two out…
Maintaining a sober life after struggling with substance abuse problems can be difficult. Even with some addiction treatment, there’s always a risk of relapse. Learning relapse prevention skills can help you or your loved one stay on course and maintain sobriety years after they’ve left addiction treatment. How Much Of A Risk Is Relapse? Recovering…