The 1939 publication "Alcoholics Anonymous," commonly referred to as The Big Book masterfully details the problem of alcoholism and a way out that has worked for millions since. One of the chapters in that book is called, "To the Wives." It's not just for wives, it...
One of the most influential books in the recovery world and very commonly used in addiction recovery centers is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Many of our clinicians here at GateHouse Treatment suggest the book to...
Being mean to yourself doesn’t help. I’ve heard people say, “My worst day sober is better than my best day drunk.” I can’t relate. Life in sobriety isn’t always easy. Life isn’t always easy, period. How I react to difficult situations is far from perfect. I know I’m...
With a New Year comes new challenges. See some smart resolutions for 2019 and learn how you can get help with rehabs in Boston. 1. Resolve to try a new 12-Step meeting. Even if you regularly attend the same 12-Step meetings, replace one with a new one or resolve to...
I have written on this topic more than once spanning the course of nearly 10 years. The awareness of addiction in that period of time has increased significantly, and yet one thing persists--the stigma attached to it. I don't know if we will ever get past it but...
The first 90 days of addiction recovery are some of the hardest and most rewarding days of your new life. Here are some tips to ensure your recovery and your newfound happiness! Create and keep a schedule Creating a schedule in drug and alcohol rehab is essential so...
The history of treatment for substance abuse is a long one. The types of medication assisted treatment we use today have histories dating back to the 1930s. Over the course of the 1900s two types of treatment developed. One being based on total abstinence and the...
When recovering from heroin addiction or any other kind of dependency, you might find the hardest battle faced isn’t becoming sober but staying sober. Sobriety is not an easy task, and sometimes we make decisions we regret. Relapse isn’t a “step” in recovery, but it...