Loving a person suffering from addiction can be stressful and emotional. We want to help our loved ones as much as possible. We want to be able to take away their pain. There is also a good chance you may not fully understand what your loved one is going through if you have not experienced addictionRead More
When you have someone in your life that you feel needs professional help, it can feel stressful and overwhelming. Sometimes an outsider can see things that the person experiencing the problem cannot see or refuses to see. So can we convince someone to go to therapy? That depends on the person and your relationship withRead More
It’s terrific if you have made the difficult decision to seek treatment. You may be a little nervous and unsure. That is entirely normal and natural. Most people experience some form of discomfort when they make important life choices. Feeling nervous means you are making a big decision. It is a decision that will affectRead More
Heroin addiction can become central to the lives of those suffering. Few individuals suffering from a heroin addiction can function through daily life in the usual way. For most people, their lives become consumed with obtaining money to buy the drug, thinking about the drug, and using the drug. Understanding and acknowledging you may haveRead More
Our experiences make us who we are today. What we have lived through has shaped and molded us, transformed us, and taught us valuable lessons. There was probably a time during your active addiction that you kept a lot inside of you. You probably had many secrets, did not tell people what you were goingRead More
Deciding to seek treatment for an addiction is a big decision, one that probably comes with more than a little stress. You are leaving your home, your routine, and your family to work on the struggles you are facing. When you have a child or children at home, this can be an even scarier decisionRead More
During recovery, you may have the expectation that you are going to be healed immediately. You may also have the idea that you will be “fixed” and no longer need treatment following a stay at a facility. You may need to let go of the expectation that there are no quick fixes in recovery fromRead More
Recovery can be an ambiguous concept. If you ask different people what recovery means to them, you’ll get varied answers as unique as they are. Amid their responses, however, a central theme will likely emerge: sobriety and complete abstinence from drugs or alcohol. While abstinence is an integral part of recovery, we at The GuestRead More
Attending a rehabilitation facility for drugs, alcohol, or trauma is a great place to get the support you need for your sobriety. You may have concerns about the time commitments, the financial aspects, or fear of the unknown, but do not let that deter you from getting the help that you need to remain sober. Read More
Becoming sober can come with the assumption that you do not have a leg to stand on with loved ones because you need to make up for all the mistakes you made due to drugs and alcohol. While there may be some truth to the idea that you need to have accountability, you still needRead More