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Relapse Prevention Programs - Learning to Avoid Relapse after Drug Rehab

Relapse Prevention Programs - Learning to Avoid Relapse after Drug Rehab

Learn why virtually all addiction treatment programs spend a great deal of time and energy teaching relapse prevention strategies. Why they do it, what they teach and what you need to learn.

John Lee · 4/8/2013
Why You Need Treatment after Detox - Common Challenges of Early Recovery

Why You Need Treatment after Detox - Common Challenges of Early Recovery

Detox not followed by treatment usually ends in relapse. Read on for a list of strange but true recovery roadblocks (why does your memory get WORSE in early recovery!) and find out how to avoid them.

John Lee · 8/10/2013
Making a Choice to Manage and Overcome Fears

Making a Choice to Manage and Overcome Fears

How a person chooses to deal with fear determines a great deal of what's possible in their lives. Make a choice to stop running from fear!

Jim LaPierre · 6/21/2013

Ready to Quit Marijuana? Learn Coping Skills to Improve Your Odds

Quitting marijuana: What separates those who succeed from those who fail? Learn about the characteristics of successful quit attempts and learn coping strategies to help you succeed in your attempt to break free. 

John Lee · 8/17/2012
Learning to Forgive Yourself and Let Go of Guilt and Shame

Learning to Forgive Yourself and Let Go of Guilt and Shame

Alcoholics and addicts do things in active addiction which leave them feeling guilt and shame. Learn what you can do to get over your guilt and shame to forgive yourself and let go of the past.

Anna Deeds ·
How Good Can Life Be, Clean & Sober?

How Good Can Life Be, Clean & Sober?

In early recovery, we're easily left with a sense of loss when we romanticize euphoric experiences we had with our drug of choice (and overlook the costs). Are you looking through the wrong end of the telescope?

Jim LaPierre ·