The Most Common Excuses to Avoid Addiction Treatment
Deciding to enter a drug or alcohol rehab treatment program is never easy. Though you may know deep down you have a problem, you may believe you have the willpower to get better on your own, without outside help. But beyond personal pride getting in the way, most people with substance misuse issues have a […]
Addiction and Mental Health Disorders: Which Should You Treat First?
Co-occurring disorders do not discriminate. They can affect anyone, regardless of upbringing, education, age, race, financial situation or gender identity. When you simultaneously have addiction and a mental health disorder, it is also called a dual diagnosis. Though combined addiction and mental health disorders may seem like a chicken-and-egg situation, the truth is that people […]
Addiction and Drug Rehab in Long Beach That Accepts Anthem BCBS
New Found Life offers multiple levels of care, including residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, aftercare, and transitional living for people 18 and older struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) or dual diagnosis. Our rehab center in Long Beach, CA, accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and other insurance plans. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield […]
Addiction Rehab: Separating Facts From Fiction
It is a sad reality that many Americans struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, and an even sadder fact that a large percentage of people who are addicted do not seek professional help to get their lives back on a positive path. Pervasive myths about what happens in addiction rehab, and who benefits from participating […]
Confronting Your Fears About Recovery
Fear is part of the human experience, but one common fear many addicts share is that they are afraid of the recovery process itself. People often worry they will struggle to maintain their sober lifestyle, or that the withdrawal symptoms will be too uncomfortable for them. It’s essential to face these fears and learn healthy […]
Developing Healthy Relationships in Recovery
People with substance misuse disorders often find their relationships are the first area of their lives to suffer the strain. The deception and self-destructive behavior that accompany addiction erode trust, driving away even the ones who love you most. Enabling and codependency are two additional relationship problems that are often closely linked with addiction. Many […]
Learning to Forgive Yourself in Recovery
Forgiveness is an essential part of addiction recovery, but if you are like many other people, you may find it much easier to forgive others than it is to forgive yourself. After all, you are the person who has done the most harm in your life. Letting go of anger and bitterness can be one […]
How to Have Fun in Recovery
Someone caught in the cycle of addiction will make just about any excuse to continue justifying or rationalizing their substance misuse. When you have gotten in the habit of using drugs or alcohol as a coping strategy to deal with stress and anxiety, you may come to believe being high or drunk is the only […]
Top Apps for Addiction Recovery and Mental Health
Within less than a decade of hitting the marketplace, smartphones evolved into devices many of us can’t imagine living without. According to a report from the Pew Research Center, 77 percent of U.S. adults have a smartphone, and use it for everything from staying in touch with loved ones to finding a new job. These […]