The post below will include some common reasons we hear from people about why they do not want to start treatment programs. This is my problem and I want to fix it myself. Wanting to address a personal problem on your own is very understandable. We want to be able to take care of ourselves. … Read more »
I use the word “alcoholic” sparingly and deliberately, when I use it. We each get to choose our own language when we talk about our self, our use of alcohol or drugs, and our choices. There is no clinical evidence to support that people have to label themselves in order to complete treatment or to… Read more »
Early sobriety is a challenging experience. If we have been using substances regularly and we discontinue our use, our bodies and brains need to adjust to the substances not being in our systems any more. Early sobriety can go pretty smoothly for some people. Yet for many people, the first few weeks of sobriety are… Read more »
