Things You Need to Know About Addiction Recovery

Addiction recovery is one of the hardest things that you’ll ever do because there are no shortcuts for it. Recovery is a very difficult process neurologically, socially, and emotionally. It doesn’t matter even if you have the support and guidance of the most compassionate and understanding addiction treatment programs. However, recovery is necessary, and you can be able to create a more productive and more fulfilling life with it.




If you’re a struggling drug-addicted parent, you should understand what an individual is going to experience in early recovery. If you want to be there for your loved one as he/she begins a new, healthy, and sober journey in life, then you should read these suggestions below and continue your research.

Many people think going to an addiction treatment facility will do all the work, but it’s not a cure. The first step for drug or alcohol addiction recovery is going to rehab. A right addiction treatment center can help your loved one by going to the underlying issues that led to addiction and provide him or her with the tools that are needed to work through the problems. They will help him or her to develop the necessary skills to live a life of long term recovery. It mostly goes beyond a 30, 60, or 90-day treatment program. The commitment called “recovery” starts with rehab, but it’s always better to continue into daily life after graduation for an application.



1. There will still be pain

When people face the consequences of active addiction, they choose to change their lives and enter treatment programs. Many people continue to face challenges in early recovery, and they continue to repair the damage done in their lives, even in pain. Don’t enable your loved one to pick up the pieces for him because it allows him to continue addictive patterns without having a chance. The same goes for recovery. You have to be there for support, not for putting band aids on their problems.

2. Significant changes mean big-time payoff

If your loved one makes substantial changes in his/her life, it’s a sign of success. Notice the things such as he or she is living in a long term rehab or sober living home, building a savings account, even simple things.

3. Sobriety and recovery aren’t the same things

Getting sober and living sober are entirely two different things. One thing is eliminating drugs and alcohol from life, and another is changing the patterns, behavior, and lifestyle that led to use. Look for progress in growing as a person to live a healthy life of recovery.




4. Companionship is the key

There are things that you may not be able to understand unless you haven’t been on the path to recovery yourself. He/she needs fellowship with others who have lived in active addiction and now live on the road to recovery. It’s a crucial part of their long term health and well-being.

5. Forgiveness is huge

Good-Ta-Go believes, it helps to build a solid foundation for recovery, not only for your loved one but also for you. It’s hard to find peace until those feelings are addressed where addiction has been fueled by massive resentments against parents, siblings, or spouses. You also have to work to move forward and work to find forgiveness; it’s essential for you and his health.

6. Remove all the chaos

Whether physically, emotionally, or mentally, you and your loved one likely lived in a state of turmoil before getting to an addiction treatment facility and on the road to recovery. So if you reduce the chaos, it helps to involve physically cleaning and eliminating clutter and detaching from toxic relationships. You should step backward and remove overall obligations to manage the stress in both of your lives. It will bring a sense of peace in your home and your relationships.

7. Complacency is not right here

Maintaining a sense of purpose is one of the things people cite while supporting their recovery. Moving forward is the only way to prevent regressing into addiction, and that’s why personal growth and accomplishment are essential. So, you have to encourage your beloved one and support him/her through actions in setting and attaining goals.

8. Keep learning

Your life will change when you get addicted to drugs and alcohol. That’s why family members and close friends also need help. The family should learn the best ways to support their recovering loved ones when the treatment program is completed. For that reason, the family should participate in family education through support groups.

9. Stigma still exists

Unfortunately, the stigma will be there breathing. People like you and your family need to be advocates for those who are still suffering from addiction.




10. Shifting from one drug to another drug is still an addiction

There are many people out there who thi8nk that their real addiction is to Heroin or OxyContin or Benzos and they get away with having a drink of alcohol, or occasionally do some cocaine or smoke marijuana. They get away with this behavior for a short while, and the process of addiction begins all over again. So, don’t accept the fact that he can’t get addicted to another substance.

11. Relapse does happen, but it isn’t necessarily a part of recovery

Many people say that decline is a part of recovery. Well, for some people, it is. But everyone will not relapse in recovery. It’s not essential. Be careful of the relapse signs, but don’t obsess over the possibility of it.

12. The idea of fun will change

It’s not like the additional recovery will doom you to a dull and boring life. You will lead a sober life, but the idea of fun will change. Trust me; it’s not a bad thing.

13. Positivity Period

Success builds itself depending upon recovery. Negativity is a horrible thing, and it drags a person down. That’s why you need to help him or her to stay positive and stable. The success will build slowly over time, and it doesn’t happen overnight. Progress will be made. You have to keep moving forward.

14. After all, health is essential

In addiction recovery, one needs to be on a diet and keep exercising. When someone takes care of his/her overall physical health, it helps to lower down the chances of a relapse—all they need is a healthy mind and body to go along in addiction recovery.

Recovery is hard. We all know that. It’s exactly what keeps them away from it. You have to know the struggles of those in recovery and create realistic expectations for those considering treatment. It’s hard, but you do it anyway.



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Addiction recovery is one of the hardest things that you’ll ever do because there are no shortcuts for it. Recovery is a very difficult process neurologically, socially, and emotionally. It doesn’t matter even if you have the support and guidance of the most compassionate and understanding addiction treatment programs. However, recovery is necessary, and you can be able to create a more productive and more fulfilling life with it.




If you’re a struggling drug-addicted parent, you should understand what an individual is going to experience in early recovery. If you want to be there for your loved one as he/she begins a new, healthy, and sober journey in life, then you should read these suggestions below and continue your research.

Many people think going to an addiction treatment facility will do all the work, but it’s not a cure. The first step for drug or alcohol addiction recovery is going to rehab. A right addiction treatment center can help your loved one by going to the underlying issues that led to addiction and provide him or her with the tools that are needed to work through the problems. They will help him or her to develop the necessary skills to live a life of long term recovery. It mostly goes beyond a 30, 60, or 90-day treatment program. The commitment called “recovery” starts with rehab, but it’s always better to continue into daily life after graduation for an application.



1. There will still be pain

When people face the consequences of active addiction, they choose to change their lives and enter treatment programs. Many people continue to face challenges in early recovery, and they continue to repair the damage done in their lives, even in pain. Don’t enable your loved one to pick up the pieces for him because it allows him to continue addictive patterns without having a chance. The same goes for recovery. You have to be there for support, not for putting band aids on their problems.

2. Significant changes mean big-time payoff

If your loved one makes substantial changes in his/her life, it’s a sign of success. Notice the things such as he or she is living in a long term rehab or sober living home, building a savings account, even simple things.

3. Sobriety and recovery aren’t the same things

Getting sober and living sober are entirely two different things. One thing is eliminating drugs and alcohol from life, and another is changing the patterns, behavior, and lifestyle that led to use. Look for progress in growing as a person to live a healthy life of recovery.




4. Companionship is the key

There are things that you may not be able to understand unless you haven’t been on the path to recovery yourself. He/she needs fellowship with others who have lived in active addiction and now live on the road to recovery. It’s a crucial part of their long term health and well-being.

5. Forgiveness is huge

Good-Ta-Go believes, it helps to build a solid foundation for recovery, not only for your loved one but also for you. It’s hard to find peace until those feelings are addressed where addiction has been fueled by massive resentments against parents, siblings, or spouses. You also have to work to move forward and work to find forgiveness; it’s essential for you and his health.

6. Remove all the chaos

Whether physically, emotionally, or mentally, you and your loved one likely lived in a state of turmoil before getting to an addiction treatment facility and on the road to recovery. So if you reduce the chaos, it helps to involve physically cleaning and eliminating clutter and detaching from toxic relationships. You should step backward and remove overall obligations to manage the stress in both of your lives. It will bring a sense of peace in your home and your relationships.

7. Complacency is not right here

Maintaining a sense of purpose is one of the things people cite while supporting their recovery. Moving forward is the only way to prevent regressing into addiction, and that’s why personal growth and accomplishment are essential. So, you have to encourage your beloved one and support him/her through actions in setting and attaining goals.

8. Keep learning

Your life will change when you get addicted to drugs and alcohol. That’s why family members and close friends also need help. The family should learn the best ways to support their recovering loved ones when the treatment program is completed. For that reason, the family should participate in family education through support groups.

9. Stigma still exists

Unfortunately, the stigma will be there breathing. People like you and your family need to be advocates for those who are still suffering from addiction.




10. Shifting from one drug to another drug is still an addiction

There are many people out there who thi8nk that their real addiction is to Heroin or OxyContin or Benzos and they get away with having a drink of alcohol, or occasionally do some cocaine or smoke marijuana. They get away with this behavior for a short while, and the process of addiction begins all over again. So, don’t accept the fact that he can’t get addicted to another substance.

11. Relapse does happen, but it isn’t necessarily a part of recovery

Many people say that decline is a part of recovery. Well, for some people, it is. But everyone will not relapse in recovery. It’s not essential. Be careful of the relapse signs, but don’t obsess over the possibility of it.

12. The idea of fun will change

It’s not like the additional recovery will doom you to a dull and boring life. You will lead a sober life, but the idea of fun will change. Trust me; it’s not a bad thing.

13. Positivity Period

Success builds itself depending upon recovery. Negativity is a horrible thing, and it drags a person down. That’s why you need to help him or her to stay positive and stable. The success will build slowly over time, and it doesn’t happen overnight. Progress will be made. You have to keep moving forward.

14. After all, health is essential

In addiction recovery, one needs to be on a diet and keep exercising. When someone takes care of his/her overall physical health, it helps to lower down the chances of a relapse—all they need is a healthy mind and body to go along in addiction recovery.

Recovery is hard. We all know that. It’s exactly what keeps them away from it. You have to know the struggles of those in recovery and create realistic expectations for those considering treatment. It’s hard, but you do it anyway.



Published On:

Last updated on:

Reyna Charles

Hi there! This is Reyna Charles- a bookworm based in Alpharetta who is passionate about translating her ideas into words that help create more awareness. Besides my love for writing, I love capturing beautiful moments in my camera.

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