What to Expect When You Go to Rehab
Many popular culture observers consider the first decade of the 21st century to have been the “Golden Age of Reality Television.” The VH1 series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew aired during the late years of this period. It documented the lives of many showbiz celebrities treated for substance abuse and addiction at the Pasadena Recovery Center in California. As can be expected from a Golden
How Sober Coaching Helps You Stay on Track in Recovery
In Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs, meetings are often adjourned with motivational sayings or chants encouraging members to return. One of the most popular AA closings goes along the lines of “Remember, it only works if you work it, so keep coming back because you’re worth it!” This positive expression emphasizes two important aspects of addiction recovery. Hearing “You’re worth it” from others who
