When you’re addicted to a substance, you can develop a physical dependence. This means you can deal with painful withdrawal symptoms when you quit. Cravings can continue for weeks, months, or even years after your last use, which is why recovery is a lifelong journey. Sober living is an important step in the recovery process…
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Adjusting to life after addiction is difficult. You have to learn how to avoid caving to triggers and cravings. Sober living is an excellent option following treatment, especially if you have struggled with maintaining your sobriety before. If you’re wondering do I need sober living, chances are you could benefit from sober living options. Learning…
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Heroin is a drug that leads to many deaths in the United States. The number of people who’ve died because of taking heroin has increased drastically in the last two decades. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be tapering off; however, there is hope for those stuck in the grip of heroin addiction. If you or…
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When you first start drug or alcohol addiction treatment, you may find that you hear the terms CBT and DBT a good deal. However, you’re not really sure what they mean. When you ask about CBT vs DBT, you know that The District Recovery has the answers you need. For any questions you have about…
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Faith-Based Addiction Recovery If you’re considering entering an addiction treatment program, you’re probably already at least somewhat familiar with the 12-step program. The 12-step program looks like this: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.…
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You’re about to begin the journey through sobriety. You want to stop focusing on your need for the drugs or alcohol that took control of your life. However, you’re not sure where to start. Then, your counselor suggests trying adventure therapy. You wonder, what is adventure therapy, and what are the benefits of adventure therapy?…
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Top 10 Famous Addiction Recovery Stories There are millions of addiction recovery stories, but not enough are covered in the media – except when it involves a celebrity. Here are some of our favorite famous addiction recovery stories. Celebrities are humans, just like us, and despite their fame, money and cool occupation, many celebrities…
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Opioid Deaths Have Fallen – Or Have They? Preliminary data shows that opioid deaths have fallen (maybe) by 5 percent in 2018 — the first drop in overdose deaths since the country’s opioid epidemic began in the 1990s. The statistics about opioid abuse in general are shocking. The data, first reported by the New…
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How to Rebuild Your Credit After Rehab Trying to rebuild your credit after rehab can seem like a daunting task. While it will take some time, you can start almost immediately. Once you’re out of Rehab, if you’re smart, you’ve continued your addiction treatment in an outpatient facility such as a sober living home. In…
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The Dangers of Fentanyl As the opioid crisis continues to grow across the nation, authorities in Orange County reported last week that they seized 18 pounds of fentanyl with a street value of $1.25 million in a single bust. The results of an Oct. 16, 2019, fentanyl bust in Orange County. (O.C. Sheriff’s Department) The…
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