The truth is, you’re risking your job if you don’t get help Did you know that people in recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol who are not actively using are you may need to inform your employer to get the time off in some cases to use family and medical leave. A telehealth outpatient rehab program…
read moreHow to get ready for your quit date You’ve made the resolution and chosen a date to quit drinking and using drugs. A healthier, happier life that you control is in your future. The journey starts with believing in yourself and your power to change. You can do this. As you count down the days…
read moreTwelve-step meetings online give you a recovery community, Affect puts a licensed addiction treatment program in your pocket. It’s an unbeatable combination for beating addictions to alcohol and drugs, and you don’t have to go to a clinic or a meeting. It all comes right to you.What is Alcoholics Anonymous recovery program?started in the 1930s, AA’s peer-support model…
read moreA list of ideas to reward yourself instead of raising a glass How do you celebrate and reward yourself without drinking or drugs? Embarking on the journey of sobriety is an incredible feat—one that deserves celebration, acknowledgment, and rewards. But when we’re used to marking achievements with alcohol or drugs, it can feel daunting to…
read moreFinding thanks for addiction in recoveryIf you go to an AA meeting, you’ll inevitably hear an old-timer introduce themselves as a “grateful recovering alcoholic.” How can someone be thankful that they’re an alcoholic and addict? It’s because they didn’t just achieve sobriety, they found recovery.People in recovery aren’t just grateful that they’ve stopped drinking and using,…
read moreBirthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and any special occasion where people gather and celebrate together can be mine fields for the person who is protecting their sobriety or trying to manage their consumption of alcohol. No matter where someone is in their recovery journey, the temptations and pressures are always there. There’s that dreaded awkward moment when…
read moreOctober 10 is linked in a variety of ways. For example, people with mental health issues may be more likely to turn to drugs or alcohol as a form of self-medication. On the other hand, long-term drug or alcohol use can cause physical and psychological damage that can exacerbate existing mental health issues such as anxiety and…
read moreFear and Drinking It’s correctly said that alcohol is the one drug you have to justify not using to others. People will never ask, “can’t you do just one gram of meth” the way they’ll ask “you can’t just have one drink, not even a glass of champagne at a wedding?” People will quote stories…
read moreSeptember is designated by the White House as National Recovery Month, where we celebrate the millions of Americans who have found lasting recovery from substance use disorders. These people show the millions of others who need help that recovery is possible. They give us hope and inspiration.
read moreAffect’s telehealth treatment program for alcohol and drug addiction has helped thousands of people gain control over their lives and manage substance use disorders through our smartphone app. Now the program has expanded to provide intensive outpatient (IOP) rehab services in Ohio, Arizona, Oregon, and Illinois and other states coming soon. This higher level of care…
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