Addiction causes tons of conflict all the way around including having to walk around on eggshells with someone who is under the influence. Trying to set boundaries or give constructive criticism to someone who abuses drugs and alcohol can be tough, to say the least. A person who is suffering from substance abuse tends to […]
Tag Archives: Addiction Recovery
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No one in their right mind ever decides that they wish to endure a substance use disorder (SUD) when they grow up. In fact, someone with a SUD has probably withstood some sort of trauma, loss, or abuse during their younger years which inevitably has played a part in the evolution of their addiction. The […]
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Our staff spends quality time with our clients here at Valiant by trying to incorporate some enjoyment into our recovery activities. While sobriety must be a person in recovery’s number one priority, we also promote self-care and sober fun as a vital part of a healthy recovery lifestyle. In order to show how we practice […]
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One of the suggestions that you may hear while attending a 12-Step meeting is to write a gratitude list every day. The reason why this recommendation works is that you can find a new appreciation for the things that you usually may take for granted. Drugs and alcohol are poison to the heart and the […]
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Jul
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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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Getting burnt out can happen pretty easily in all areas of life especially regarding your sobriety. Doing the same things routinely over and over can make people emotionally drained or mentally exhausted causing motivation to be lost in their recovery. With a few tweaks and some minor changes to your program, you can get motivated […]
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Jul
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People drinking alcoholically and abusing drugs often pose the image of a homeless person roaming with a shopping cart full of their possessions wearing tattered gray clothing. They are drinking booze out of a brown bag or passed out on the side of the street nodding out of a drug-induced haze. Addiction is something that […]
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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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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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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 […]
