Completing an addiction treatment program is something to be proud of. You made it through the withdrawal symptoms and stayed committed to attending your treatment sessions, no matter how hard it felt. But what about life after addiction? Maintaining sobriety […]
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Embarking on a journey of addiction recovery is both brave and challenging. At The Right Step, we understand that finding your footing on this treacherous path involves more than just overcoming substance dependence—it’s about rediscovering yourself and nurturing your well-being.
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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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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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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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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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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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