Benefits of Remote Alcohol Monitoring for Clients Leaving Sober Living Homes
Health. Home. Purpose. Community. These are the four major pillars that support recovery, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Intrinsically connected to all four touchpoints, hope sets the foundation for recovery because it is the belief that existing challenges and conditions can be conquered, and that change is possible.
Communication Tips During Divorce
As painful as splitting up can be, divorce can be a passage to a happier life. Before that can happen, however, most couples go through months of stress and sadness. This time can be made a little less difficult by good communication practices. Ironic though it may be, the need for effective communication during marriage is matched by its importance during the dissolution of a marriage.
What Is Intensive Outpatient Treatment?
Substance use disorders impact approximately 10% of American adults at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, a lack of sufficient and effective treatment continues to be a pervasive, societal problem. While awareness of addiction tends to be increasing, it can still be challenging to understand (and locate) professional help. Here’s a look at Intensive Outpatient Treatment, an approach to treatment that accommodates and supports the patient’s road to recovery.
5 Innovative Discharge Planning Tips for Addiction Treatment Aftercare
Scientific American asks if rehabilitation successfully treats clients with Alcohol Use Disorder. They arrive at a strong conclusion: yes, and the success of an individual’s addiction treatment aftercare depends on the willingness of that individual to participate, including the strength of the plan set up for aftercare. Each individual person’s addiction treatment plan after discharge varies depending on their specific needs.
5 Things that May Negatively Affect Child Custody
When parents get involved in a heated custody battle, the parent who loses primary custody may feel that the system is unfair. Maybe the parent feels the judge was biased, or that their lawyer did not fight hard enough for them. Even if they are still a capable and loving parent, instances where parents lose primary custody happen because it is in the best interest of the child. Here are some easy ways for parents to unintentionally harm their custody case.
10 Ways to Have a Healthy Halloween in Recovery
Holidays are often a challenging time for people in recovery who are trying to stay sober. Increased events comes with increased opportunity to be in situations where alcohol is easily accessible. Halloween is a perfect example of this. It’s the first widely celebrated holiday to kick off a series of Fall and Winter events that often center around alcohol.
What Does “Best Interests of the Child” Standard Mean and How to Uphold It
A study conducted by the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions says that 48.3 percent of people who experience Alcohol Use Disorder reported that they had gone through a divorce in their lifetime. That’s almost half of all people surveyed. When a child is involved in the marriage, a custody case is likely to follow. In most family law custody cases, the phrase “best interests of the child” comes up again and again.
Back-to-School Custody Tips
Every new school year promises a world of possibilities, but for both parents and children, it is sure to pose some challenges, too. Sometimes just getting your child’s feet into shoes can be a major feat. If you share custody of your child, you may face a few extra difficulties. A sound co-parenting agreement addresses some of the issues that may arise during the school year. These helpful tips can help you avoid others.
What is National Recovery Month?
This September marks the 30th anniversary of National Recovery Month, put on by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). National Recovery Month is an annual nationwide event created to raise awareness surrounding treatment for substance abuse and other mental health disorders. The amount of people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders continues to rise every year.
How Recovery Coaches and Clients Benefit from Soberlink Alcohol Monitoring
For the 15.1 million Americans who struggle with Alcohol Use Disorder every year, the most difficult part of the recovery journey is not just finding the path to sobriety… it’s staying on it. During the first year of recovery, it’s recommended that individuals seek some sort of continued care rather than attempt to navigate the unfamiliar terrain of recovery alone. While there are many options for continued care, hiring a recovery coach is the one that provides the most individualized approach.