by soberhouston | Oct 6, 2016 | Addiction Recovery
Relapse does not just come and go in one sweep. It isn’t one single event that can be reflected on or just one specific moment in time. Relapse is a process that slowly and gradually presents itself to an addict who is going through recovery. There are three main...
by soberhouston | Sep 27, 2016 | Addiction Recovery
Phobias and addiction are often treated together as a dual diagnosis. This dual diagnosis is probably more common than you would think. Consider these scenarios: When was the last time you went to a party without having a drink beforehand to relax? Do you pop...
by soberhouston | Sep 23, 2016 | Addiction and Family Life, Recovery, Sober Houston
Your new position at work is something you’ve worked toward for a long time. It comes with more money as well as more responsibilities. You find yourself working later and later in the evening. You wake up in the middle of the night and cannot fall back asleep because...
by soberhouston | Sep 12, 2016 | Addiction Recovery
When you are dealing with difficult situations at work or some other stress in your life, turning to alcohol, drugs or even food to unwind may seem like an easy and simple solution. The first glass of wine or innocent bite of chocolate may do wonders to calm you down...
by soberhouston | Sep 1, 2016 | Individual Counseling, Managing Stress, Mental Wellness
“Drink a little, it’ll take the edge off.” We’ve all heard, been told, or said something very similar to this at some point. Drinking alcohol has long been associated with coping with the stresses of life, but how accurate is this “common knowledge”? Consider these 5...
