The advent of Spring typically tempts the masses to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather again. Outdoor activities that became difficult or impossible to enjoy when the temperature was frigid now come to mind, prompting many to make plans to get outside. Spring 2021 signals society coming off an entire year of dealing with […]
Category Archives: Recovery
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Mar
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Entering treatment for addiction to alcohol and drugs can feel intimidating to anyone. You have questions about what the facility is like, how your treatment plan will proceed, and what to expect during an average day of treatment. Going somewhere during a pandemic can compound the fear factor, making it imperative that you know how […]
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March signals the beginning of spring and one of the most popular holidays of the year. Celebrated every year on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day began as a religious holiday and has remained a popular day to celebrate Irish heritage and traditions. Unfortunately, it has also become synonymous with being an excuse to drink alcohol […]
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A person who has taken the brave step of seeking treatment for their addiction to drugs or alcohol has an important decision to make first. Choosing where to go for detoxification can be daunting, with many people wanting to limit their choices to something in their hometown. While going out of town or even across […]
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If you ever had a beloved pet, you can point to the benefits of having pets in life. Whether you owned cats, dogs, fish, birds, reptiles, hamsters, or any other animals, you undoubtedly have fond memories of the pleasure they gave you. Some people do not know that pet ownership has benefits that can help […]
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In terms of addiction recovery, meditation is often referred to as mindfulness. This state of self-awareness is beneficial to individuals in any addiction recovery program. People who meditate can often exercise greater control over thoughts and emotions and might be more equipped to monitor their thought processes. Self-awareness plays a key role in cutting through […]
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Breaking habits can be difficult. Breaking the habit of addiction can be even more challenging, especially when we approach addiction from a disease model rather than a series of poor choices leading to habits with unhealthy consequences. Arguably, the result or symptom of that disease is the presence of an overwhelming desire followed by an […]
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Yoga may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re considering entering a detox and rehabilitation program. Yet, over the last decade, this restorative exercise technique, once the alternative therapy guru’s domain, has become more mainstream. Although addiction requires lifelong management in much of the same way as mental health, when we […]
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Most people would agree that the way we think not only affects our behavior but also our efficiency in achieving goals. The less we believe in our capability to achieve what we set out to do, the greater the chance we have of throwing in the towel when we hit an obstacle or experience a […]
Addiction, Recovery, Uncategorized
Three Simple Steps to Creating a Healthy Lifestyle During Recovery
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After a successful detox and intensive rehabilitation program, many people return home only to deal with a tangle of family issues resulting from the addiction itself. Returning home and establishing new routines following rehabilitation can create challenges. These unanticipated stressors reinforce the importance of maintaining a schedule of support groups and individual therapy. Without this […]
