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Could Regular Use of a Sauna Improve Your Recovery?

November 16, 2022

When an individual struggles with substance use and addiction, their physical and mental health are inevitably affected. For those of us in recovery, finding ways

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How Does the Peter Pan Syndrome Affect the Risk of Substance Abuse?

November 13, 2022

Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. Considering how challenging adulthood can be, avoiding grown-up responsibilities might seem great. However, Peter Pan syndrome comes

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Can a Chiropractic Adjustment Improve Your Recovery?

November 9, 2022

Addiction is a disease that impacts how our brains function. In recovery, we must address the physical components of addiction with detoxification and abstinence along

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What Are Coping Behaviors and Where Do They Come From?

November 6, 2022

Coping behaviors are normal and voluntary actions that we use to change how we feel in a situation. In particular, they help us manage or

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Can We Benefit From Equestrian Therapy?

October 30, 2022

Many of us are animal lovers, feeling at ease when petting a dog or playing with a cat. Connecting with an animal, a horse included,

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The Power of Optimism During Recovery

October 29, 2022

Many people seek treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) or other mental health conditions after they have hit rock bottom. It can be difficult to

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How Can Traveling in Recovery Help Us Stay Sober?

October 26, 2022

We may have long periods of chaos in our life, often created by our struggle with substance abuse. The commotion of addiction can make it

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Rediscovering Fun Without Substance Use

October 25, 2022

We may have participated in many activities while struggling with substance abuse that no longer fit or are no longer safe for our new lifestyle.

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What Can We Expect in Our First Year of Recovery?

October 23, 2022

You took the hard step and went to treatment. It was a challenge, but you made it through. What now? Back into “real life,” where

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Boost Self-Esteem After Treatment

October 22, 2022

Acknowledging that we are powerless against substance use and addiction is often painful. But to get the help we need, we may have to swallow

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Why Is Being Vulnerable Helpful With Treatment?

October 20, 2022

During treatment, we need to work through many layers, including what led us to end up where we are today. The process can be painful,

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Benefits of Continuing Therapy After Treatment

October 19, 2022

During treatment, we are usually placed with a therapist who can help us through the process of sobriety. However, recovery is a life-long journey, and

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