“Sometimes I feel so happy that my heart — I feel like I’m having like a big, good pain in my heart,” she said. “I just want to continue.” Giving the individuals that she counsels at The Victory Connector, a low-threshold navigation center in the neighborhood run by the nonprofit Chelsea’s House, a feeling of care, a...Read More

Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor...Read More

Social support in recovery can reduce stress, increase self-efficacy, and motivate lasting sobriety21. gas-x and alcohol interaction Your relapse prevention plan can detail how you will connect with loved ones who supported you through the treatment process. Try your best to plan regular get-togethers with friends and family, as avoiding isolation and bolstering these relationships...Read More