As a recovering addict, you will always face obstacles that challenge your sobriety. Addiction is a chronic disease, meaning addicts face lifelong challenges on their journeys through recovery.
One of the most helpful tools for staying sober is to recognize and manage the triggers that lead to relapse. Relapse triggers are defined as points of vulnerability
Think of someone in your life who might be showing signs of an addiction. Maybe they downplay their substance abuse as social or recreational. Perhaps you
When you are considering addiction treatment, cost can feel like a prohibitive factor, preventing you from reaching out for help. Even though your health matters most
Once an addict has chosen to look into addiction treatment, trying to find the right addiction program in Los Angeles can feel daunting and overwhelming.
When someone we love is struggling through recovery, it’s easy to feel intimidated or unsure how to help. Our intentions are to offer support, but we don’t know how to express it.
With the holiday season approaching, we often talk about traditions that shape our plans over the next few months. While holidays can bring favorable events, we know…
When recovering from substance addiction, addicts are most successful when they understand the factors that lead to relapse. People recovering from addiction go through
Summer poses a special challenge for recovering alcoholics. There are family reunions, vacations, social engagements, weddings, and a host of other potential pitfalls
It can be extremely difficult to come to terms with the idea that you or a loved one might be an alcoholic. Often times, admitting or recognizing the problem is the hardest part
Summer is a time of celebrations, and for a recovering addict that can become a slippery slope. Living an addict’s life means being a slave to powerful and destructive forces.
Considering treatment for addiction can sometimes be an overwhelming prospect. Treatment at The Walker Center begins with addressing the core issue that addiction is not a moral problem
The 12 Step Program Principles are founded in a long history of “Things That Do Work” and are strongly suggested to be implemented in conjunction with outpatient
The first year sober can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. For some, just the thought of not having to use or drink is liberating, and for others it’s a prison sentence.
Now that you’ve set your goals and resolutions for 2016, it’s time to create a plan that helps you stay on track each day! Sticking with your goals throughout the
The New Year is here, and it’s time to sit down and come up with your resolutions for 2016. Regardless of where you are in your recovery, or if you have yet to start
