Addiction is a disease that affects everyone in a person’s life. While it may be tough to watch someone close to you struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, there are ways you can find addiction help for a loved one. At Promises Brazos Valley, we understand how heartbreaking it can be to see someone you […]
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Although you may be familiar with the 12-step program created by Alcoholics Anonymous, you may not necessarily know how it works for your recovery. The 12-step addiction treatment program is a structured approach that helps people recover from substance use disorder through a series of twelve action steps. It is a tried and true method
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Addiction is a complex disease, and treatment must be tailored to each individual’s needs for the best outcome. While traditional rehab programs are effective, they are not always accessible or affordable for everyone struggling with addiction. Online addiction treatment, such as a virtual IOP, offers an alternative way to treat substance use disorders. This type
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Most people battling a substance use disorder go through several stages before they get to the point where they need residential treatment. You may want to start with an outpatient treatment program since it seems like the most convenient option, but that may not work for everyone. Some people need more intensive addiction treatment, such
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Alcohol addiction is a dangerous health condition and one that can be fatal if it goes untreated. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms result from your body trying to process and cope with alcohol addiction. If you are addicted to alcohol and are open to getting help, you probably want to know what you are getting into before
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Knowing how to support someone who has relapsed can feel like a bit of a mystery sometimes. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “My boyfriend relapsed; what can I do about it?” Simply admitting that truth to yourself is a great start. Admitting the truth is key if you want to help instead of enabling, or worse,
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Residential treatment for a substance use disorder is a scary step initially. The thought of spending your days in some sort of hospital meant to “clean” you up might seem too much. However, much of the staff at Brazos Valley isn’t just a doctor, nurse or clinician. Instead, these are folks with their own recovery
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What is a Relapse Prevention Plan? 3 Essentials for Your Toolbox Understanding how relapse occurs and how to prevent it is one of the wisest things you can do to protect your recovery. Putting a plan in place to prevent relapse is an excellent safety measure. You may have heard of them before, but what
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If I Relapsed Today, Am I a Failure? I relapsed today. Three words that a recovering person might dread saying. But remember that recovery is about both truth and forgiveness. Recovery begins with honesty and acceptance. We said: I am powerless over my addiction. I believe that a power outside of myself can help me.
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Practicing self-forgiveness after relapse is part of our healing process. We must learn not to see relapse as a failure. The fact is that relapse is part of the recovery journey for most of us. It isn’t required nor inevitable, but it is a reality. Learning to reframe relapse in the context of our wider
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