Addiction is a serious illness that can destroy lives. What many people don’t realize though, is just how much it can affect those around the person with the addiction too. As the addict engages in more and more risk-taking behavior and goes to lengths to cover up the extent of their addiction, this can drive loved ones away and leave them in a constant state of stress and worry.
The hardest […]
Blame is a word that ends up getting thrown around a lot within the context of addiction, especially addiction to drugs and alcohol; it’s a concept that gets thrown around even more, and the truth is that the supposed “blame game” and an addiction to drugs or alcohol can go well together.
But why? What is it that means alcoholics shift the blame around to everyone else that does not include […]
Nobody ever said that addiction recovery was going to be an easy process – but there are ways to make the recovery process easier. Starting with the first steps to addiction recovery is half the battle, although there are many recovering addicts who worry about either going back to their past or about what might happen to their future.
One of the most important things a recovering addict can learn how […]
What is cross-addiction? Is it a real condition? The short answer is, yes. Cross addiction has an official medical term – Addiction Interaction Disorder, and it describes when an individual has more than one interlinked addiction.
The most common cross addictions are with drugs and alcohol. For instance, an alcoholic might be out for a drink, and someone offers them a bump of cocaine. The alcoholic who is typically feeling slow […]
I am honored to give my recommendation to those considering “I Got Sober” and sincerely hope this helps others. I knew immediately I had found the program for me the first time I spoke to Leo, because he had been through it. There was no BS and it was just an open and honest discussion from the heart, and something about it just told me he ‘got me’ in a way […]
The best way to illustrate the practical difference between making amends vs I’m sorry is by using what we’ll call the restaurant analogy. Let’s imagine that you are visiting a fancy restaurant. You order a big, juicy, rare steak – and you’ve been looking forward to this steak for months by the time you get a chance to sit down at the restaurant for a booking.
When it’s time for your […]
Words carry a lot of power, especially to anyone who has battled substance, gambling or sex addiction. Most support groups are aware of how certain things can turn people right back to a relapse, and how some “trigger words” can entice addiction back to life and are best avoided in the context of therapy and support networks.
Are you a recovering addict, or are you committed to be an abstaining one […]
The decision to reach out for help is hard, embarrassing, and extremely difficult. When I was introduced to Leo, he immediately took me under his care and has been devoted to my recovery ever since. Working with IGotSober is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Leo helped me find the right resources for medical care that immediately sent my road to recovery in the right direction.
I’ve been […]
What is Recovery Coaching or Addiction Life Coaching?
Addiction life coaching, also known as recovery coaching, is a form of strength-based behavioral health support for someone who has a substance use disorder or is in recovery. It’s a way to change a person’s life by altering their thought process. Professional recovery coaches help an addict to make better life decisions and spend less time struggling. They can assist in many different […]
This program has really been working great for me. I was in and out of AA for over 5 years and maybe I just wasn’t ‘ready’ as we say in recovery. I know people get sober going to meetings but it just wasn’t me. Actually a lot of meetings I went to I’d wind up drinking afterward, and I know I’m responsible for my actions but I’m just saying. And […]