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Addiction Recovery | Victory Addiction Recovery Center blog articles in the field of substance use disorders and addiction recovery. Here you will find news, information, and inspiration about drug and alcohol addiction treatment modalities, recovery stories, and more.

When You Fail the Drug Test
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When You Fail the Drug Test

By on Jul 19, 2024 in Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Blog

Going back to work after addiction treatment often means taking on a new job. You’re sober, and you’re ready to start over. But could you still fail a drug test? Or, what if you’ve slipped or relapsed, and a drug test will jeopardize your job?  Let’s take a closer look at what failing a drug test in addiction recovery means and what steps you can take to make...

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Why Relapse Happens and How to Avoid It
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Why Relapse Happens and How to Avoid It

By on Jun 7, 2024 in Addiction Recovery, Blog, Mental Health

Relapse is not failure. It doesn’t mean drug and alcohol addiction treatment didn’t work. It is often a component of the ongoing disease known as substance use disorder. Understanding relapse and why it happens can help you learn how to avoid it–and how to respond if it happens to you. Sobriety does get easier, and with comprehensive support, our team at...

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Alumni Program Helps Clients Further Their Recovery 
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Alumni Program Helps Clients Further Their Recovery 

By on May 3, 2024 in Addiction Recovery, Blog

Addiction treatment doesn’t stop once a client leaves Victory. Having a strong alumni program keeps alumni accountable and educates them on their new journey. It also helps form new bonds between people who are new to recovery and those who have been sober for years.  The alumni program is led by Jon Flowers, a Lafayette native who joined the U.S. Army during...

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VARC’s Family Care Group makes a difference to loved ones and clients
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VARC’s Family Care Group makes a difference to loved ones and clients

By on Apr 19, 2024 in Addiction Recovery, Blog

Addiction is not a “solo” disease, it affects every member of the family. Because of this, Victory invites families to take an active role in their loved one’s recovery through our weekly Family Care Group. This not only benefits the clients but also helps the entire family learn how to best support their loved one in the future and how to deal with past hurts...

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