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...
by soberhouston | Aug 26, 2016 | Teen Drug Use
Drinking among teens continues to be a serious problem, as the average age they begin to drink is falling. Girls, on average, begin at age 13 while boys begin at 11. These preteen drinkers have no frame of reference to the dangers and serious consequences to which...
by soberhouston | Aug 12, 2016 | Teen Drug Use
Studies show drugs and alcohol are more accessible to teens than ever before, even while at school. It is general knowledge where they can be bought and there is often a known location either on or near campus where students go to take them. While summer tends to...
by soberhouston | Aug 10, 2016 | Addiction Recovery, Individual Counseling
You already understand the devastating effects of substance addiction on your entire life. You realize how it affects those you love and who love you, and how much it takes away from your quality of life. You are committed to turning your life around and may have...
by soberhouston | Aug 4, 2016 | Addiction Recovery, Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Individual Counseling, Recovery
Addiction is hard to beat, especially if you feel you are alone. The cost of not seeking treatment, however, can be deadly. What if you didn’t have to do it alone? Imagine seeking treatment with others who are struggling with the same things and dedicated to the same...
by soberhouston | Jul 27, 2016 | Addiction Recovery, Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Recovery
Substance addiction remains a devastating reality for many families. Death by drug overdose is trending upward in every category while 88,000 a year die from alcohol-related causes. Quality of life for those who live with substance addiction continues to deteriorate....
