Addiction treatment, it could be argued, is an amazing journey into the unknown. Of course, when you face the unknown, you also face your fear of your past or the fears of addiction treatment itself. You might be afraid of […]
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Those in addiction recovery will often cite that what brings them together is a common enemy—the drugs, alcohol or other numbing agents. However, managing a sober life in addiction recovery has another great enemy—boredom. When you reflect on your time
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Whether it’s detox, rehab, 12-step meetings, learning to curb the use of drugs, managing our lives in new ways or dealing with cravings, anything associated with stopping our addictions is often incredibly uncomfortable (at first) and requires a great deal
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Stress is everywhere. Sometimes, even in our efforts to get away or protect ourselves from stress, we, unfortunately, find more. Creating a fun self-care list can quickly become a demanding to-do list if we’re not careful and don’t take a
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Many of the challenges of recovery, like dealing with cravings, feeling stressed or overwhelmed, or knowing how to find support for your recovery, often seem too numerous for individuals to get started on their recovery journey. They may believe it’s
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Nothing can make us feel quite as helpless as watching friends and family struggling with addiction. We may wonder, “what we can do to help our loved ones build recovery skills, “Should I suggest a treatment program?” or, in light
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You might feel like this is a no-brainer, that being good to yourself by getting a good night’s sleep in alcohol rehab is a critical piece of recovery. But, as you may have already figured out, your time in alcohol
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Recognizing drug or alcohol abuse or addiction in oneself, a family member or a friend can be more complicated than it seems, filled with obstacles and requiring a deep well of resilience to overcome. An addiction is a chronic disease
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While many people may be aware that drug and alcohol abuse can significantly change an individual’s life, they may not know how much of a challenge it can be for some people to achieve and maintain sobriety when detox and
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Given the common obstacles in early recovery many individuals face, a person battling a drug or alcohol dependency or addiction may acknowledge that a problem exists and recognize the need to reach out to a mental health professional and seek
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