How to Join a 12-Step Program and Successfully Navigate Dominate Your Recovery

At Real Recovery, we believe that following a 12-Step program is necessary for your recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. Joining a 12-Step program can sometimes be intimidating. You are a new face in a new community environment, made up of people facing the same problem – a progressive disease. Learning to overcome the […]

Sobriety: 1 Way on How to Achieve Long-Term Recovery with the Support of Family and Friends

Struggling with Sobriety from drugs and alcohol for so long is bound to affect the relationships you hold with family and friends. Some may accept your addiction for what it is, and others may not. Family and friends who want to help will support your recovery at every step of the journey, from seeking initial […]

Recognizing 10 Warning Signs of Relapse for Alcoholics and Addicts

Before we address the warning signs of relapse for alcoholics and addicts, we must ask ourselves: What is a relapse? For alcoholics and drug addicts, a relapse is when consuming an alcoholic drink or using an illegal substance takes place after a period of abstinence. Relapse is common for patients, both just starting in recovery […]