Finding It Hard To Stay Balanced In Recovery? 5 Tips To Help
Life can become busy for most people from time to time. This is especially common at the beginning of recovery when you are attending residential or outpatient treatment. Or, if you attend various 12 Step support groups during the week. Life can also get busy with things like relationships, jobs, kids, tasks, and more. Naturally, […]
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Alcoholism Myths Debunked
Jimmy has been drinking for about 10 years now. He doesn’t think that he’s addicted to alcohol. In fact, the 12 pack he drinks every night doesn’t even really cross his mind much. Sure, he knows he could save money without drinking. He knows it would be healthier too. But he likes the way the […]
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I Need Help For Addiction. What Can I Do?
It’s easier than most people think to become addicted to something. In fact, most people who end up becoming dependent on or addicted to something had no intention of doing so. Perhaps you’ve fallen prey to addiction to alcohol or a certain drug. Or maybe it’s gambling, shopping, porn, sex, or something else. You wonder, […]
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Have A Loved One Struggling With Addiction? How The CRAFT Method Can Help
“He’s missed his last three doses at the methadone clinic because he said he was broke. This morning I can’t get him out of bed. I need his help with the kids! What can I do?” Plenty of loved ones of those struggling with addiction can relate to feeling frustrated not knowing what to do […]
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MBCT: Can Mindfulness Therapy Help With Addiction Recovery?
When you’re on the addiction recovery path, you may find yourself on a roller coaster ride of emotions. One day everything will be going alright and the next you may be facing some heavy emotions or daunting situations. If you’re going through detox or the early days of recovery, some days may feel super tough […]
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Sober Is One Thing But Recovery Is Another
Alcoholism is a disease that affects millions of people all over the world, with various levels and intensities. There are those that are addicted to alcohol and can still function quite well in society, holding down a job, raising a family, and so on. There are also those that aren’t functioning that well, losing their […]
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