For those experiencing addiction, their substance use can lead to physical dependence, and often with the constant mental refrain, “You’re not good enough,” “You’re broken, defective and alone.” This heartbreaking mindset often only furthers addiction’s hold and convinces people of […]
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Congratulations, you’ve completed residential treatment for substance abuse and are now an alumnus of the program. The medical care and individual therapy you received enabled you to get sober. Through hard work and a willingness to try new things, you’ve
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Despite being incredibly common, high levels of stress are far from healthy. They can ultimately misalign the balance and boundaries we seek to implement in our lives throughout the rest of the year. Balance is not found in the moments
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Despite how weak it may feel to admit it aloud, experiencing fear when undergoing new experiences is natural. This is true of all new experiences, and especially ones that create a fundamental shift in someone’s life, such as addiction treatment
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Often the biggest challenge for those living with a substance use disorder is recognizing the problem and asking for help. While addiction support may be readily available, the experience of asking for help often feels more painful than stepping on
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How many times in your life have you been asked, “Are you an introvert or an extrovert?” This is a common friendship-building question and one used to help individualize substance abuse treatment here at The Right Step. While we may
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Addiction treatment and therapy programs are spaces for people to receive education, guidance and intervention. All the necessary skills needed to cope with problems and make changes to improve their well-being. Because every person is unique, flexible addiction treatment is important
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Starting Treatment Now May Be The Right Move The holiday season can be stressful with shopping for gifts, decorating homes, making travel plans and more. For others, however, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season may take a back
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Forgiveness in Recovery is An Important Step in Healing Forgiveness is a simple behavior. Yet it’s so complex in its machinations. Forgiveness in recovery requires letting go of a constant focus on something you’ve felt was wrong. This is central
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Life After Addiction Treatment: Setting Yourself Up For success Having completed the beginning phases of recovery, detox and treatment, you are now ready for the next stage. While individuals leaving a structured treatment environment may struggle to remain sober, setting
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