Going on vacation and not being able to drink or use is a real nightmare for someone who suffers from substance abuse. Although they may think that they will miss out on the fruity drinks at the swim up bar or other vacation attractions, playing the tape forward fails to compute in their brain. Rather […]
Category Archives: Recovery
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Jul
Jul
One of the parts of recovery that turns some people off is the concept of finding a Higher Power. Whether you have had a negative religious experience in your past, or you are just unaware of how spirituality works, understanding the method of getting connected to your Higher is an important tool to add to […]
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Jul
Jul
No one is trying to get sober because they have been on a winning streak. Typically, the reasons that a person decides to stop drinking and using is due to the loss of relationships, legal problems, financial problems, or health problems. These types of circumstances produce what is known as the gift of desperation which […]
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Jul
Jul
Did you know that there are 370,000 miles of coastline worldwide? Or that 95,471 miles of coastline are on American soil? During the first week of July, beaches in the United States get over 2 million visits due to the July 4th holiday weekend which litters the beaches more than any other time of the […]
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Jul
Jul
July 4th is right around the corner and nothing is better than celebrating the nation’s independence into one of the most thriving countries in the world. The freedom that we get to enjoy is imparted by those who fought to give us the independence we have today. In the same sense, there are those who […]
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Jun
In recent years, psychotherapeutic interventions have begun to favor cognitive approaches to healing because of their ability to prove useful under the scrutiny of empirical studies. While this has been very exciting, conversely, it can also lead to an approach towards addiction treatment where deeper wounds can often be unattended to in favor of strategies […]
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Jun
Jun
Journaling is a common practice among people recovering from addiction. Journaling is simple. You only need a notebook and a pen to get started. Despite its simplicity–or perhaps because of it–journaling is one of the most powerful ways to improve your mental health. It’s best to write every day at a regular time. It doesn’t […]
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Jun
Jun
Part of a strong recovery is finding engaging new activities to give yourself a sense of direction and keep from getting bored. Learning new skills is good for your self-confidence and helps connect you to other people with similar interests. Gardening can be an especially good activity for people recovering from addiction. Here’s why. It […]
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Jun
Jun
Spending more time in nature is good for you, especially if you’re recovering from addiction or mental illness. Whether you just take a daily walk in the park or go camping for two weeks in Yosemite, science keeps discovering new ways that nature is good for your physical and mental health. Here are some of […]
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No one wants to see a friend or family member suffer. It’s natural to want to help. Unfortunately, helping doesn’t always help. Sometimes helping just allows your loved one to feed her addiction. When someone becomes addicted, the addiction becomes her top priority. She will do whatever is necessary to satisfy it. She may become […]
