Category: Relapse
Our Advice to Staying Sober at a Wedding
Weddings are a fun and exciting occasion filled with love, laughter and, quite often, lots of alcohol. So, with this in mind, those who are recovering from addiction or those committed to a sober life can face several challenges at any events they attend. Staying sober at a wedding is possible and can also be…
Read MoreLife in Recovery: Do Cravings Go Away?
When you’re in recovery from addiction, one of the toughest parts is handling the intense cravings that arise. This is especially true when you’re just new to sobriety. Everyone faces their battles when recovering, but cravings are actually quite a common struggle. In this post, we explore the nature of cravings during recovery, how they…
Read More5 Warning Signs of Relapse
Addiction recovery isn’t a straight line. Completing treatment at a rehab centre and overcoming your alcohol and drug addiction is a huge step on that journey, but there is still a long way to go. Many struggles wait, and one of the biggest is the danger of relapsing. It is estimated that between 40% to…
Read MoreHow To Stay Sober
There are many benefits to sobriety and its long-term milestones. Committing to an alcohol-free reality can be life-changing, offering physical, psychological, financial, and personal benefits. Yet before experiencing those benefits, detoxing, rehabilitating, and working towards sobriety will all be essential. From here, remaining sober will require ongoing efforts and focus on managing long-term recovery. By following our guide here at Asana Lodge,…
Read More6 Ways To Avoid Relapse Triggers
Both maintenance and prevention are key goals of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. To maintain recovery and to prevent relapse triggers are reasonable focuses to have, worked on and planned for through rehab. Ultimately, the steps, treatment services and milestones of rehab deliver the tools to realistically achieve such goals. Although realistic, it’s vital to remember that post-rehab steps and…
Read MoreHow To Maintain Sobriety Long Term
Approaching rehab with this mindset is a great starting point. However, in order to stand a chance of maintaining sober living, it’s vital that you understand what’s ahead, prepare for it, and commit to the requirements of such a goal. Returning home after rehab can be an exhilarating yet vulnerable time, as you learn to lead a sober lifestyle. Your…
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