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It's no secret that life after addiction rehab is not always easy. In fact, it can be downright tough. The good news is that there are things you can do to make the adjustment a little bit easier. After spending time in a rehabilitation facility, an addict may feel overwhelmed and scared of the future. The good news is that there are many ways to get back on track and achieve a “new normal” life.

Recovery from addiction is a lifelong journey that requires dedication and commitment. For many men in recovery, maintaining sobriety in a professional setting can be particularly challenging. Between demanding work schedules, high-pressure environments, and social obligations, it can be easy to lose sight of one's sobriety goals. This is where mindfulness comes in. In this article, we'll explore how mindfulness can help professional men retain their sobriety.

The holiday season can be a difficult time to stay sober. With all of the parties and social events, it may feel like you’ll never make it through without a sip of alcohol. There are many opportunities to drink, and doubtless you’ll be surrounded by people who are drinking. This can lead to some tough choices and feelings of stress and anxiety as well as temptations to drink or use drugs. But there are definitely ways to stay on track and maintain your sobriety throughout the season.

When you care about someone who is struggling with addiction, it can be difficult to know how to help. You may feel like you are enabling their addiction by continuing to support them, but at the same time, you don't want to see them suffer. It's a delicate balance, but ultimately, if you feel like your friend's addiction is out of control, it may be time to consider getting them into a great addiction facility.

It was the famed British psychoanalyst and pediatrician, Donald Winnicott MD who coined the term "false self" - a universal phenomenon that we all suffer from in a matter of degrees. To function in society we may have to say "please" when we are not pleased and "thank you" when we are not feeling any gratitude. This need to comply with social norms can go way beyond such niceties and can for instance suppress such basic human emotions as anger and sexual desire so that such expressions coming from the "true"self are unable to be processed, digested and made peace with.

The holiday season can be warm and joyful, it can also be challenging and stressful. If there is any anxiety around holiday events for you or your loved one, here are 12 tips to stay sober and enjoy your season! 

“Staying clean” also known as not drinking or using, is easier while being cared for in a Residential Treatment Center. Although residential treatment teaches individuals the tools they need to succeed, it is said that the ‘real work begins’ once a client leaves rehab.  

What is Alcoholism? 

Being Jewish, having family members in addiction recovery, and now working for a treatment center for alcoholism and addiction, I wanted to learn more about Purim, and the commandment to drink. I had the opportunity to (virtually) sit down and learn with Rabbi Dr. Chaim Meyer Tureff to learn about the roots of Purim, how serious is this commandment, and what does it mean for the recovery community and their and loved ones?  

Maybe your husband or loved one is exhibiting questionable behavior related to alcohol, and it doesn't feel right. Know that you are not alone. 12.7% of American adults have an alcohol use disorder, colloquially known as alcoholism. We’re going to talk about signs you’re in a relationship with an addict, as well as strategies to cope and heal.