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The Importance of Not Staying Silent in Recovery
The words treatment, rehab, addiction, and addict pack a powerful punch – sometimes so powerful we feel as though they…
The 3 C’s of Addiction: What Family Needs To Know
Addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a disease that impacts both the substance user as well as their entire…
Spirituality in Addiction Recovery: Connecting to Your Higher Power
Recovery is a fresh start through which people aim to find joy and purpose in everyday life without the need…
Rob Lowe On Being Sober For 30 Years: ‘The Best Thing I Ever Did’
“[Recovery] changed my life… it was the best thing I ever did. My big worry when I got sober was,…
Co-Occurring Disorders: When Substance Use and Mental Health Interact
During treatment for substance use disorder (SUD), other issues beyond the main problem of addiction are identified in order to…
Avoiding Complacency: How to Remain Focused on Recovery
Avoiding Complacency Whenever we accomplish something, we naturally feel excited and proud of ourselves. After leaving treatment, those in…
Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress in Recovery
When you’re in recovery, your old methods of relieving stress – having a drink or using a drug – can…
Alcohol Awareness Month 2022: Spreading Light and Hope
Many people have others in their lives that struggle with alcohol addiction – or struggle with addiction themselves. However, because…
Codependent No More
Codependent No More Codependent is a word that is thrown around rather loosely, but what does it really mean to…
Referrals: It’s All About Trust
Referrals: It’s All About Trust It’s not uncommon in today’s medical field to go to your family practitioner for a…
Overcoming Denial: A Guide to Facing the Truth
Overcoming Denial: A Guide to Facing the Truth Denial is a powerful thing. It can make us believe whatever we…
Navigating the ‘New Normal’: Making Recovery Work During a Pandemic
Navigating the ‘New Normal’: Making Recovery Work During a Pandemic As we enter the third year of battling the COVID…
5 Ways to Fit Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine
5 Ways to Fit Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine Mindfulness, as described by Jon Kabat-Zinn, means to pay attention in…
3 Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
3 Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Why Mindfulness? Everyone at one point or another feels weighed down with negative thoughts and…
Sticking to Your Recovery Resolutions
Sticking to Your Recovery Resolutions Everyone looks forward to the New Year for many reasons – good food, quality time…