One of the many things our clients appreciate here at Kembali Recovery Center is the fact that the majority of our staff, including our founding members, are also in recovery. And while we do have long-term recovery, we also remember those early days very well. We’ve experienced the pitfalls of early recovery, the challenges faced, …
Thriving AFTER Treatment: Kembali’s Alliance with Recovery Partner Read More »
Photo by Jude Beck on Unsplash As we swing into 2021, it’s safe to assume that many of us have long lists of New Year’s resolutions. This is awesome and resolutions are great, but for many of us in recovery, they can also equal a lot of pressure, particularly if we’re newly sober. Have resolutions …
New Year’s resolutions are great…but one day at a time is where it’s at Read More »
A speaker shared his “drunkalogue” story today at an AA meeting and afterward, someone in the room made a comment about how similar our stories tend to be as addicts and alcoholics. Yes, of course, on the surface, the stories are all different, but in general, there are notable parallels. It usually starts with some …
7 Addiction & recovery tips that work: we’re all in this together Read More »
Photo by Natasha Connell on Unsplash There are countless articles and posts out there that unpack what addiction means, what it is, how it works, and the whole nine. We’ve covered it here on the Kembali blog in various capacities, and it’s also been written about extensively by researchers, doctors, and scientists. The thing with …
It’s been a politically-charged, pandemic-infused doozy of a year. Throw in the holiday season and, for many of us in recovery, it’s a pure, unadulterated recipe for disaster. But it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re dreading being surrounded by family and, God-forbid, massive amounts of booze, or on the flip side, if your family …
While you might think that we’re a little biased when it comes to sobriety’s benefits (you’re right, we are), there are actually some pretty groovy reasons why we love it. Here are SEVEN of those reasons: Say, “buh-bye,” to hangovers. Yep, we’re done. 😉 The bottom line and the general consensus among most everyone who’s …
Great news, everyone! Kembali is now open for business. Our next intake will be for the 15th of November 2020, and we have a few more client slots available for our 28-day program. While Indonesia has not officially opened its borders to tourists just yet, we’re able to obtain special visas that grant our clients …
Great news! Kembali is open for business! (Note: covid regulations in place) Read More »
Making any major life change is scary, and getting sober is no exception. Entering into addiction recovery means completely re-routing your life. Even if you’re well aware that drinking and using is destroying your life, damaging your career, and ruining your personal relationships, it still doesn’t make giving these things up any easier. Fear can …
4 Common Fears about Addiction Recovery (and what to do about them) Read More »
Let’s face it, “getting off your face drunk and high is healthy,” said no one ever. Okay, maybe it’s been said, but likely not taken seriously. There’s nothing wrong with occasional drinking or drug use when it’s done recreationally, but how do you decide if you’re starting to cross the line? Like, how can you …
When it’s time to seek help for your drug or alcohol problem Read More »
While it’s easy to gloss over, many people are coming to terms with the sobering realization that COVID-19 has multiple repercussions that don’t just involve a flu virus. One that’s worth addressing and examining, particularly as it pertains to addicts, is mental health. More specifically, suicide (or suicidal thoughts). According to a study in the …
Facing suicidal thoughts in the midst of the pandemic Read More »
