At drug and alcohol rehab a lot of the programs are compulsory. Lectures, groups, and most scheduled activities are required. There still will be some free time. Some days, usually Sunday, there is even more spare time. In a lot of instances, free time and drug addiction is a recipe for […]
Going to drug and alcohol rehab is expensive. It doesn’t matter who is paying for it. Even the “free” programs are supported by governments, taxes, donations and people working very hard for less than they deserve. The drug rehab programs that are charging fees, somebody is paying for it. Usually it […]
Arriving at a drug and alcohol rehab most clients would not rate their teamwork and level of trust high on their scale of skills. Almost everyone would think the ability to raise these skills would be essential to helping battle addiction and lead to a more successful stay at rehab. Again these two […]
Going to alcohol and drug rehab requires great honesty. Being able to look at and describe the truth is an essential step to change. However just honesty, without direction doesn’t lead to the lasting change people hope for when they enter a rehab center. The real change comes from courage and integrity. […]
You arrive at a drug and alcohol rehab. You are confused and tired. You don’t want to listen to your “inner voice” of right and wrong. You are craving your drug of choice badly, and you don’t trust any of the counselors yet, or any of the other clients. What […]
In drug and alcohol rehab shouldn’t sobriety be the number one goal? Yes, absolutely. Yet you won’t find sobriety without first finding the courage to face the areas in your person that have to change, and then finding the courage to change them. How can a rehab center help you find courage? […]
Clients arrive at a drug and alcohol rehab center most commonly missing one thing. That thing is courage. I’m not talking about the ability to fight, or place themselves in dangerous situations. I’m talking about real courage. Courage in this context is the mental and moral fibre to go out and […]
It would be great if alcohol and drug rehab centers came with report cards. Then you could simply look at all the grades and pick the place which is strongest in the areas you feel would help you best. Not so simple. Thousands of rehab centers and little to pick and choose […]
What is the main purpose of drug and alcohol rehab? Simply, to change the patterns of addiction that no longer serve you. The next question I’d like to pose, is this a journey or a destination? Is there a “touchdown” of rehab or sobriety. Is there any point along this road […]
All the lectures you attend in alcohol and drug rehab won’t be perfect. Not all of them will be totally interesting and captivating. Some of the lectures you sit through might actually be a little on the boring side. I understand this. Still I find it frustrating some times, when people […]