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The Top Reasons Why Transitional Living Might Be the Best Fit for You
Transitional living programs (TLPs), or sober living programs, are an invaluable resource for individuals in the early stages of addiction recovery. They provide a supportive bridge between inpatient…
Prayer and Reflection in Alcohol and Drug Rehab
There are days in recovery when you feel weaker or more vulnerable to temptation and need extra help from God to stay sober. Recognizing it before you get into trouble is a major sign of progress. Acc…
What Is Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD)?
Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a personality disorder that is characterized by overly animated and attention-seeking behaviors. Those with HPD are described as seductive, flirtatious, self-i…
Using Faith to Overcome Temptation in Addiction Recovery
Faith is a funny thing. If kept strong, it can move mountains. It quickly wastes away if ignored, leaving you to struggle in the dark. It is a living thing, always moving backward or forward depending…
Managing Resentment in Drug Rehab
Drug and alcohol abuse is often a symptom of a larger problem. People use substances to deal with intense emotional trauma from singular events or prolonged histories of mistreatment. They do it to nu…
How a Sober Companion Can Help Following Treatment
Recovery indicates a dramatic, pivotal shift in an individual's life. The intended result is to fully adapt to positive changes while following treatment without the need for substances to aid in one…
A Deeper Understanding of the 12-Step Recovery Program
Whether you know someone who has gone through it or seen it in a movie, you likely have heard of the 12-step program. It's a widely recognized set of principles aimed at helping individuals overcome a…
The Dangers of Using Substances to Overcome Social Anxiety
A feeling of dread to socialize, fearing that any action you take is wrong. This outlook can lead to developing substance use disorder (SUD) since the euphoric effects of using substances alleviate so…
What You Need To Know About Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) is one of the most challenging and misunderstood aspects of addiction recovery. While the acute withdrawal phase—those intense and often debilitating symptoms tha…
Why Aftercare Planning Is Essential for Early Recovery
You have reached the light at the end of the tunnel in completing an addiction treatment program. Commend yourself for accomplishing steps that not everyone can finish, and for being ready to take on…
How Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Helps With Opioid Detox and Withdrawal Symptoms
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of moderated medication that helps with combating withdrawal symptoms. This is only necessary when the withdrawal process becomes overwhelming, which is…
Helping Pregnant Mothers Through Detox
It is no secret that smoking, drinking, and using drugs during pregnancy is unhealthy for both the mother and the developing baby. Substance use can put both the mother and baby at risk for life-alter…
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