Managing Drug And Alcohol Cravings And Urges – Including How To “Urge Surf”

Alcohol And drugs make changes to the brain over time, including the slowing down of neural pathways and an overall shrinkage of the brain as a whole. But, before the brain is permanently affected, drinking and using drugs heavily leads to dependence to their substance(s) of choice, which makes it far more difficult to stopContinue reading “Managing Drug And Alcohol Cravings And Urges – Including How To “Urge Surf””

Lapses, Relapses And Triggers – What Are They And What Can I Do About Them?

This article will help you overcome cravings, urges and temptations. You will also find tips, tricks and techniques to manage these sensations when they occur. You will also find out about urge Surfing and mindfulness.

Creating And Implementing A Daily Plan And Routine In Recovery – The Ultimate Guide

Not to be confused with a relapse prevention plan, this guide will help you plan your daily life in recovery to maximise everyday life and the opportunities that arise within. If you were enrolled in a residential drug and alcohol rehab, you probably became accustomed to waking up early, having breakfast, meditating and attending dailyContinue reading “Creating And Implementing A Daily Plan And Routine In Recovery – The Ultimate Guide”

The Third Stage Of Recovery – Maintaining Abstinence

If you have been clean and/or sober for approximately 90 days or more, you now need to put the tools that you learned in your early recovery to work toward maintaining your sobriety and avoiding relapse. That’s where the information contained within this article will benefit you most. You can also find links, suggestions, tools and techniques that will help your recovery.