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Using Emotional Intelligence to Recognize Recovery Threats

Addiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team

The elements of emotional intelligence have more going for them than the alliterative way they dance off the tongue. Using the facets of emotional intelligence is vital to assess and create safe spaces to process and protect yourself from threats to your recovery.    What’s emotional intelligence?  Much like intellect, emotional intelligence (EQ) measures your…

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Learn Healthy Stress Management Techniques in Recovery from Drugs and Alcohol

Addiction Recovery, Health, Mental Health, Positive RecoveryBy The Right Step

There are healthy ways to manage stress. For this reason, stress management techniques are some of the first coping skills that you will learn in recovery at a substance abuse treatment program. If you are struggling with substance use disorder because you’re self-medicating to relieve stress and manage stress without substances, a good addiction treatment center…

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Relapse Prevention Techniques for Those in Addiction Recovery

Addiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right Step

Everyone in recovery from drugs or alcohol at a substance abuse treatment program fears relapse. And while relapse is a valid threat, it is not something that simply happens overnight. Contrary to what many people think, relapse is a three-stage process that takes time to develop. Consequently, relapse prevention techniques will help keep you from progressing…

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How Does AA Help Those With an Alcohol Addiction?

12 Step, Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcoholism, Positive Recovery, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Right Step

Alcoholics Anonymous or AA has been around for nearly a century and is still one of the most important ways to help people suffering from alcohol addiction. But how does AA help with alcohol abuse? That’s a question that we at The Right Step can answer. We believe in the power of AA and use it when…

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Ways to Get Involved During National Recovery Month

Addiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right Step

National Recovery Month, sponsored and recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), was created with the mission to educate Americans that substance abuse treatment and mental health services can empower those with mental and substance use disorders to live a healthy and rewarding life. Over the past 30 years, the recognition…