Relapse Archives - Schick Shadel Hospital

August 22, 2019

National Sober Day

By Schick Shadel | Alcohol, Recovery, Relapse Prevention

National Sober Day ‘National Sober Day’ has been proclaimed as a new holiday that is observed on Saturday, September 14th!1 National Sober Day is a part of National Recovery Month,...

April 24, 2019

Alcoholism Treatment Programs are helping alcoholics get their lives back.

Alcoholism Treatment Programs: Breaking the Stigma One Alcoholic at a Time

By Schick Shadel | Alcohol, Aversion Therapy, Recovery, Relapse Prevention

Alcoholism treatment programs are proving that alcoholics can gain control over their addiction. Despite the stigma that makes many people hide their alcoholism rather than confront it, there is hope...

December 3, 2018

Holiday Relapse Prevention Plan

By Schick Shadel | Relapse, Relapse Prevention, Self-Help

Despite the figgy pudding and silver bells that usually accompany the holiday season, the holidays can be a difficult time for people recovering from addiction. The holiday season invites exacerbated...

November 29, 2018

Aversion therapy is an effective treatment method for alcohol and drug addictions .

What is Aversion Therapy?

By Schick Shadel | Aversion Therapy, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Study

Drugs and Alcohol: A Public Health Emergency In the wake of a public health emergency,1 deaths caused by drug and alcohol overdose in America rise to new heights year after year....

November 21, 2018

Medically assisted detox eliminates the potential for relapse during detox and reduces withdrawal symptoms.

Surviving Detox: Reason #3 to Never Detox Alone

By Schick Shadel | Detox, Relapse

The first step to successful rehabilitation and recovery from an addiction is detoxification. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, experiencing a temporary “slip” after rehab doesn’t mean that...

October 25, 2018

Relapse: Stepping Stone to Sobriety

By Schick Shadel | Alcohol, Relapse, Relapse Prevention

So… You Had a Relapse. Thank goodness it’s Friday. You’re watching anxiously as the clock ticks closer to 5 PM. It’s been a stressful week at work and you can’t...

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