Waypoint Recovery Center Blog

The Disease of Addiction

20 Feb 2017

Addiction is a powerful and complex disease that disrupts regions of the brain responsible for motivation, reward, learning, judgment and memory.

It involves a compulsive use of one or more substances, despite serious health concerns or negative consequences. The disease of addiction effects can be devastating to families, (more…)

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Your Sober Date

09 Feb 2017

Valentine’s Day represents a time to shower your loved one with affection, but this holiday can be challenging for those who are newly sober.

If your spouse or significant other is in recovery, this is a great opportunity to adjust your expectations and create new Valentine’s Day traditions together. (more…)

Life in Alcohol Addiction Recovery

04 Feb 2017

Maybe you are considering seeking help for an alcohol addiction issue, or maybe you already have made treatment arrangements and have some questions.

One of the biggest questions people have when they are going into addiction recovery is centered around what life in alcohol addiction recovery will be like. (more…)

What to Expect During Family Visitation

27 Jan 2017

Family interaction while in rehab is an important part of the recovery process.

By the time your loved one has taken this step for rehab, there has more than likely been a disintegration of your relationship with them. You may be feeling angry, disappointed, confused, in fear and even unsure if treatment will work. (more…)

Chronic Relapse Prevention

20 Jan 2017

Whether you are dealing with substance addiction as a personal issue, or as the loved one of an addicted person, it is likely that you will have some experience with relapse.

When it comes to addiction recovery, there isn’t a straight and smoothly paved path that leads directly to full recovery. (more…)

Can DBT Help with Substance Abuse?

13 Jan 2017

Treatment for drug and alcohol addiction has come a long way over the last 50 years.

With so many individuals addicted to substances in the U.S. alone, addiction professionals have had their hands full. Fortunately, new ideas have been developed to try to help those addicted to drugs and alcohol. One of these treatment methods is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). (more…)

Changing the Language of Addiction Part 2 – Terms to Consider

28 Dec 2016

Our previous post explained how the language related to substance use disorders is undergoing an evolution.

Not long ago, the official terminology in the DSM forced an association between the disease of addiction and the misleading notion of “drug abuse.” (more…)

Supporting Recovery During the Holidays

22 Dec 2016

Maintaining sobriety during the holidays is not an easy feat, especially when you have an increasing number of family gatherings, office parties, and other obligations.

For some, staying sober this season is no more difficult than any other time of year. Yet for others, it’s awkward, lonely, or simply just unbearable. (more…)