For those struggling with substance abuse, the holidays are known to be stressful and testing of one's sobriety. Setting sobriety resolutions for the coming year can be a great way to kick-start, or keep yourself moving toward your recovery. New Year's resolutions can be an effective way to bring new, productive habits into your life. However, it’s necessary to set goals that are attainable and to spend time figuring out the necessary steps to take in order to reach those goals. Think of short-term goals for attaining long-term sobriety. Not only will it help you be productive every day, but it will also make the goals feel more achievable. Here are 5 sobriety resolutions that can help you make this year better than the last: Journaling Dedicate a few days a week to sit down and write whatever thoughts or emotions come up. There are multiple types of journaling such as Goal orientated journaling write down a goal you have and then write a well-thought-out plan (in bullet for
You wake up one morning and decide that today will be the day you turn your life around. Today is the day you’re quitting drugs, cold turkey. When a moment of inspiration overcomes us, it's normal to want to just jump in. It's the burning desire to take back control over your life. But it's important to know that quitting cold turkey may leave you more out of control than before. What Is the Cold Turkey Method? The cold turkey method consists of quitting all substances entirely and at once. This is much more intense on the body, and arguably much less safe than going through with medical detox to attain sobriety. Medical detox rids the body of all substances slowly, in a controlled setting, under the supervision of medical professionals. Usually, the cold turkey method is done in one's home and without proper support, which is why it’s a risky approach. What Exactly Are The Risks of Choosing the Cold Turkey Method? The two biggest battles one faces with the cold tu