You’ve probably seen commercials on TV advertising a new brand of vodka, or maybe that old Heineken commercial that still comes on occasionally. These advertisements are there to increase market share in current customers, but when exposed to them, youth audiences as well as adults who have never had alcohol before can fall into the […]
As you flip through pamphlets in your search for a rehab center, you begin to see a common theme. Many of the addiction treatment centers carry the idea that God is the key to your sobriety. There are even those that offer to help you find him in your journey to recovery. Unfortunately, not everyone […]
If you’re struggling with an alcohol addiction, then you know what it’s like to feel helpless and alone. Too many people struggling with addiction don’t know how to let their friends in. This is tragic because your friends can be your most powerful ally when striving to overcome addiction. Many of Your Friends Are Eager […]
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Our 21st century society often associates qualities such as independence, self-sufficiency and sovereignty with success. We tend to view humans who appear to have a strong sense of autonomy – whether emotionally, physically or financially – as emblems of prosperity; and in some cases, as role models. Society has taught us from a young age […]
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With so many options for addiction treatment programs, it can be tough to decide which treatment center is the best for you. To determine which programs are the most respected and distinguished, accreditation services spend countless hours researching which treatment centers deserve their highest honors. This month, Next Level Recovery was honored with The Joint […]
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Rock bottom — it’s lonely, but it’s your wake up call. You’ve hit the point, and you’re finally ready to find assistance. There have been countless people on the journey before you. As any student of life, you can learn from these folks and model your life after them. Before you make your foray into […]
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Everyone’s story looks simple from the outside, but looks can be deceiving. For people who have never had to deal with substance abuse, it can seem like the achievements of sober people aren’t that hard to achieve. It might look easy to just stop using drugs and alcohol, (especially when they’re hurting you) but for […]
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The sun as it peeks through the blinds; that first stretch after getting out of bed in the morning; being welcomed by your dog as you come home in the evening — life’s joys surround us each day. It’s often the smallest things that make our days worth living. When you’re entering an addiction treatment […]
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You’ve made the decision to live a sober lifestyle — congratulations! You may notice, as you embark on your journey of sobriety, that there are several differences between you and other people who don’t live a 100 percent sober lifestyle — people who don’t view alcohol and drugs with the same threat level that we do. There are […]
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Expectations can be a dangerous thing. Your loved ones that are struggling with drug addiction are looking to you for approval. If they fail to live up to your expectations, it is possible that they give up completely. This isn’t to say you should not expect eventual sobriety from your loved ones, but you shouldn’t […]
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The Influence of Alcohol Advertising
You’ve probably seen commercials on TV advertising a new brand of vodka, or maybe that old Heineken commercial that still comes on occasionally. These advertisements are there to increase market share in current customers, but when exposed to them, youth audiences as well as adults who have never had alcohol before can fall into the […]
Is Spirituality Necessary to Maintain Sobriety?
As you flip through pamphlets in your search for a rehab center, you begin to see a common theme. Many of the addiction treatment centers carry the idea that God is the key to your sobriety. There are even those that offer to help you find him in your journey to recovery. Unfortunately, not everyone […]
How to Tell Friends About Your Alcohol Addiction
If you’re struggling with an alcohol addiction, then you know what it’s like to feel helpless and alone. Too many people struggling with addiction don’t know how to let their friends in. This is tragic because your friends can be your most powerful ally when striving to overcome addiction. Many of Your Friends Are Eager […]
Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help?
Our 21st century society often associates qualities such as independence, self-sufficiency and sovereignty with success. We tend to view humans who appear to have a strong sense of autonomy – whether emotionally, physically or financially – as emblems of prosperity; and in some cases, as role models. Society has taught us from a young age […]
The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
With so many options for addiction treatment programs, it can be tough to decide which treatment center is the best for you. To determine which programs are the most respected and distinguished, accreditation services spend countless hours researching which treatment centers deserve their highest honors. This month, Next Level Recovery was honored with The Joint […]
Three Things to Know About Sobriety
Rock bottom — it’s lonely, but it’s your wake up call. You’ve hit the point, and you’re finally ready to find assistance. There have been countless people on the journey before you. As any student of life, you can learn from these folks and model your life after them. Before you make your foray into […]
Six Differences Between Sober People and “Normies”
Everyone’s story looks simple from the outside, but looks can be deceiving. For people who have never had to deal with substance abuse, it can seem like the achievements of sober people aren’t that hard to achieve. It might look easy to just stop using drugs and alcohol, (especially when they’re hurting you) but for […]
What Is the Positive Psychology Movement?
The sun as it peeks through the blinds; that first stretch after getting out of bed in the morning; being welcomed by your dog as you come home in the evening — life’s joys surround us each day. It’s often the smallest things that make our days worth living. When you’re entering an addiction treatment […]
What Makes the Sober Brain Tick?
You’ve made the decision to live a sober lifestyle — congratulations! You may notice, as you embark on your journey of sobriety, that there are several differences between you and other people who don’t live a 100 percent sober lifestyle — people who don’t view alcohol and drugs with the same threat level that we do. There are […]
Managing Expectations Throughout a Lifetime of Addiction Recovery
Expectations can be a dangerous thing. Your loved ones that are struggling with drug addiction are looking to you for approval. If they fail to live up to your expectations, it is possible that they give up completely. This isn’t to say you should not expect eventual sobriety from your loved ones, but you shouldn’t […]