Midwest Institute for Addiction

Monday, March 11, 2013

Keeping Your Recovery at the Forefront, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment


Addiction treatment and addiction treatment rehab centers are a vital part of one’s recovery. But someday, whether leaving a residential program or in an outpatient alcohol and drug treatment program, there will be temptations and triggers to deal with. It is interesting to see how addiction works in the brain and on the various parts of the brain and these parts combined role; some of which become less able to function throughout one’s addiction. In particular the pre-frontal cortex; the part of the brain that allows us to make rational decision and choose an appropriate action based on past experiences and known consequences. So this author had a little idea.
A little disclaimer, there is no research that backs this theory but even if a placebo effect is achieved then job well done. This author has created a gray bracelet that has the words, “Dream, Believe, and Remember” scrolled across the outside. The purpose of this recovery bracelet is to promote intelligent and rational decision making.  Wear this bracelet if you are in recovery and always remember what should be at the forefront of your mind. The greatest thing about the bracelet is that no one else knows what it is and the word can be applied to pretty much life itself.
Dream about where you want to be and what you want to do. Believe that you can achieve these dreams and you will. Remember where you came from so that you will always appreciate where you are and never forget where you came from. Remember sometimes things fall apart so that better things can come together. This is our stance. Making the right decisions even in difficult times, in the end you are greatly rewarded.
The MIA recovery bracelet is one that stands for staying sober, beating alcohol and drug addiction, and never going back where we you came from. The recovery bracelet reminds you how to make good decisions and look at life. The recovery bracelet is always a reminder about what you want to do and where you want to be. The recovery bracelet is a beacon of hope for those who at one point had none. The recovery bracelet is worn by many just like you; they share your pain, experiences and hopes. Look up this reminder of what we want to be and wear it with pride.