Avoiding Substitute Addictions in Recovery
More Than Abstinence There’s more to recovery than simply abstaining from drugs or alcohol. If you don’t address the underlying factors that contributed to the... Read More
Sesame Street Helps Young Children Cope with a Loved One’s Addiction
Addiction touches the lives of everyone, including young children. In fact, it’s estimated that about 25% of children under 18 will experience the effects of... Read More
Living with a Spouse’s Addiction
Marriage and Addiction Marriage is never easy, but living with a spouse’s addiction can be extremely difficult. Your spouse may be acting like an entirely... Read More
Making the Decision to Put Your Sobriety First
Addiction is considered a chronic illness, which means there is always a potential for relapse. Complacency puts at risk everything you’ve worked so hard to... Read More
How to Help a Friend with a Drinking Problem
Support from caring friends and family is crucial in helping individuals in recovery stay sober, but knowing how to approach a friend’s drinking problem isn’t... Read More
What Is Emotional Sobriety?
An Overview One important, but often overlooked, part of the recovery journey is the need for emotional sobriety. Since it’s common for people with substance... Read More
8 Tips to Help You Turn Down Alcohol in Social Settings
Making Sober Socializing Easier Recovering from alcoholism can create special challenges, since alcohol is a common feature at social gatherings. Learning how to turn down... Read More
Understanding the Benefits of 12-Step Programs
At Waypoint Recovery Center’s South Carolina drug and alcohol addiction treatment program, personalized treatment plans are developed as part of each individual’s continuum of care.... Read More
Building Resilience and Seeking Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment
Although the causes of addiction are complex and difficult to understand, there is a strong correlation between childhood trauma and the development of substance use... Read More
What You Need to Know About Paying for Addiction Treatment
There’s always hope for a sober future. Making the decision to seek addiction treatment is an act of bravery, but it’s natural to be worried... Read More