Alumni Updates October

Alumni Updates: October

Even though some 1000 clients have successfully completed treatment with us since we began operations in 2009, we still keep in touch with all of them and follow their progress – both through The Cabin’s Online Video Aftercare Programme and, more informally, through the personal relationships that our counsellors have built with many of their…
Ozzy Osbourne is proof that tragedy during addiction recovery can lead to relapse

Ozzy Osbourne is proof that tragedy during addiction recovery can lead to relapse

Ozzy Osbourne, from the band Black Sabbath, is one of the world’s most famous rockstars. His nicknames include “Godfather of Heavy Metal” and “Prince of Darkness”. His contribution to metal music is incredible. However, Ozzy Osbourne is not just famous for his musical talents. Osbourne was one of the original rockstars, and the old rock…
Should Your Loved One Return to a Drug Rehab Centre Signs of a Relapse

Should Your Loved One Return to a Drug Rehab Centre? Signs of a Relapse

Like any chronic disease, there is no cure for alcohol and substance addiction; there are only ways of managing the addiction. Dr. James Garbutt, a researcher at the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies in North Carolina, U.S., agrees: “Addiction is a chronic illness, and like any other chronic illness, it must be managed over time.”…
How to Come Back After a Relapse

How to Come Back After a Relapse

You’ve relapsed. Okay, you must accept that it happened, regain yourself, and get back on the path to a sober recovery. In reality, many addicts in recovery relapse at least one time; many have done so 2, 3, or 4 times before they stay on the right track for good. One of the biggest challenges…
Relapse Prevention Staying Sober During the Summer

Relapse Prevention: Staying Sober During the Summer

Recovery from an addiction to alcohol is not over once you have left rehab; it is something that you must care for and nurture for many years to come. Now that summer has arrived, nurturing your recovery is a must because relapsing is likely to be easier than ever. For you and many other recovering…
How tax refunds can lead to a relapse

How Tax Refunds can lead to a Relapse

It is the 2013 tax refund season, meaning throughout America people are receiving extra money between February and May. With this tax refund, people normally spend their extra money on clothing, household items, or vacation. Unfortunately, for people recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, the tax refund season is a risky time for relapsing….
Eating the right foods to help prevent a relapse part 1

Eating the Right Foods to Help Prevent a Relapse Part 1

Eating Right Can Help Depression Many addicts suffer from depression and other emotional disorders. For some addicts these emotions are part of the reason why they began using drugs or drinking alcohol in the first place. Eating the right foods can help to improve or even eliminate depression and other negative emotions. Eating right can…
Eating the right foods to help prevent a relapse

Eating the Right Foods to Help Prevent a Relapse Part 2

Drug or alcohol addiction causes harm to the user’s physical and psychological health. Part of this harm done is a result of unhealthy eating habits and a deprivation of essential nutrients and vitamins. Rehabs around the world are teaching recovering addicts about healthy behaviors and how to eat right. Learning how to eat right not…
Useful relapse prevention tips for the weekend part 2

Useful Relapse Prevention Tips for the Weekend Part 2

This is Part 2 of this article regarding some of the most useful relapse prevention tips that any addict should learn about. These relapse prevention tips are especially important to go off of during the weekend; when there is a greater chance of relapsing. Weekend Tip 5: Assess Your Emotions Often one of the most…
Useful relapse prevention tips for the weekend part 1

Useful Relapse Prevention Tips for the Weekend Part 1

In order to maintain sobriety, it is important to learn and remember various relapse prevention tools and techniques. There are many of these that you may be familiar with, but even learning one or two new relapse prevention tips could make a difference when put in a tough situation. During the week, you may stick…