Category: Sober living

While goal-setting is important, it can occasionally be a setback. If a patient is not taught the importance of setting realistic and achievable goals and how to do so, they may set themselves up for failure by trying to reach unattainable goals. If goals set in addiction recovery are too hard, a person will probably […]

This activity discusses the qualities of supportive relationships, such as trust and respect, and explores ways to build or repair these connections to foster a strong, encouraging network. In this activity, members create individualized relapse prevention plans, identify their specific warning signs, and develop strategies to seek support before a potential relapse. Role-playing allows members […]

This may be alcohol seizure treatment due to neuroadaptive changes in the brain because of prolonged drinking. Chronic alcohol consumption disrupts the brain’s neurotransmitter systems, particularly gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate. Alcohol enhances the GABAergic system (inhibitory) and inhibits glutamate (excitatory) receptors. Abrupt cessation leads to a hyperexcitable state due to the sudden unopposed excitation, […]

The classes also guide the individual in creating a relapse prevention strategy. There is a momentary shutdown of the storage process in the brain and ability to refer back to past memories. This can make it difficult or nearly impossible to understand your motives and intentions while under the influence. The most common cause of […]