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The Four Dimensions of a Meaningful Recovery

July 28th, 2016 - Read more

For most people, recovery from addiction and/or mental illness means healing. It might mean getting to a place where you no longer have to face symptoms, or at least knowing how to manage those symptoms. However, most experts today agree that recovery is much more than that. It’s not just healing and growing beyond having …

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Abstract – 8 Encouraging Reasons You Should Go to Rehab

July 5th, 2016 - Read more

Are you wondering if you should go to rehab? It may be a scary thought to consider, so we thought we’d share eight encouraging reasons we thought might help. You won’t struggle with lonliness You can get answers to the questions you want answered You’ll speak with experienced therapists You may connect with people who struggle with similar …

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10 Common Signs You’re At Risk of Relapse

June 30th, 2016 - Read more

Are you worried you or a loved one is at risk of substance abuse relapse? Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction is not easy, which is why the idea of relapse is a very scary thing. To help you stay on track, we wanted to share ten of the most common signs of relapse. Keep …

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Where Are People Drinking Alcohol and Doing Drugs Most In The US?

June 16th, 2016 - Read more

Drug and alcohol abuse varies from state to state, but where are people drinking alcohol and doing drugs most in the US? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration surveys Americans every year in effort to discover how people consume alcohol and drugs throughout the United States. Washington Post created a map revealing this …

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7 Ways to Stay Healthy During Long-Term Addiction Recovery

June 8th, 2016 - Read more

Looking for healthy ways to enjoy life during long-term addiction recovery? The road to recovery is different for everyone, so it may take longer for you to recover than others. If this is the case, you may want to explore and incorporate healthy things to do during the journey. Ways to Stay Healthy During Long-Term …

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Can the Pain of Addiction Inspire Sobriety?

June 6th, 2016 - Read more

Pain is a difficult experience to revisit. Nobody wants to feel the feelings, think the thoughts, or experience who they were back then. But in many ways, pain serves as a positive force. It can inspire us to be someone new. It can teach us to make new choices, and it can be a reference …

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20 Warning Signs of Alcoholism

May 31st, 2016 - Read more

If you’re worried you may be drinking too much, take a look at the list of common warning signs of alcoholism and compare you’re an alcoholic or not. No one sets out to become an alcoholic. Addiction always begins innocently. Someone might begin to drink on the weekends with friends, for example. Then, they might start …

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The Emotional Pain of Addiction Recovery

May 25th, 2016 - Read more

Overcoming the emotional pain of addiction recovery is one of the most challenging aspects of recovery. You might already know that making the decision to recover from addiction doesn’t mean that all the emotional pain will suddenly go away. Yes, recovery can definitely make it better, but the emotional pain, the struggle, and the hardships …

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How to Respond to Addiction

May 23rd, 2016 - Read more

Do you know the difference between reacting to addiction and responding to addiction? Knowing the difference will ensure you overcome your addiction long-term, so keep reading to learn how to respond to addiction. One of the great benefits to relaxation techniques, such as meditation and deep breathing, is that you learn how to respond versus …

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Social Anxiety Treatment May Reduce Urge to Drink Alcohol

April 28th, 2016 - Read more

When you’re at a party or at a social gathering, it’s common to feel uncomfortable, especially if you don’t know anyone. It’s practically natural for people to feel shy or quiet at first as they slowly get to know the people in the room. But for someone with social anxiety symptoms, the feeling of being …

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