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Lifestyle Changes That Are Conducive to Sobriety
There is no question that recurrent substance use can bring about a great deal of harm to an individual's life. One of these harms is the potential development of addiction, which requires participati…
Gaslighting: How Addicts Manipulate
The term "gaslighting" has been thrown around quite a bit in recent media. The term originates from a movie set in the days when houses had gas lamps. The wife is wealthy, and the husband wants someth…
5 Ways to Become Positive in Recovery From Dysthymic Disorder
It is common for someone with dysthymic disorder to fall into a pit of hopelessness and complete despair at some point in their recovery. The uncomfortable effects of dysthymic disorder can be challen…
Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit in Recovery
The mind (thought), body (physical movement and sensation), and spirit (emotion and connection) are all separate but interconnected parts of a soul. When one part is broken and suffering, it takes a t…
Understanding Addiction as a Spiritual Disease
It is well known that alcohol and drug addictions commonly develop through a combination of mental, emotional, and behavioral health risks. What is often less known, however, are the spiritual risks t…
7 Faith-Based Building Blocks to Support Long-Term Addiction Recovery
Embarking on the journey to sobriety is a monumental decision, often filled with challenges and uncertainties. Yet, it is a path illuminated with hope, transformation, and the promise of a new beginni…
Treatment Over Punishment: Why It's a Better Long-Term Approach to Addiction
The way society treats substance use disorder is often a divided, controversial topic. Being close-minded toward this issue usually results from a lack of education. Addiction is not a character flaw.…
4 Strategies to Help One With Dependent Personality Disorder Maintain Independence in Recovery
Living with dependent personality disorder (DPD) can be challenging to cope with. When a close loved one cannot assist, an individual may go into overdrive and panic for survival later. This can make…
How Does Cocaine Abuse Affect the Brain and Body?
More recently, substances like opioids have been brought into the spotlight for not only their addictive potential but also the role they can play in increasing the risk of overdose and overdose death…
Why Social Support Is Essential for Lasting Sobriety
Both early and late recovery can come with many different challenges. Although early recovery can be a vulnerable stage, boredom in late recovery can trigger cravings and a shift in one's mood. If an…
Mantras to Get You Through Addiction Recovery
A mantra is a phrase or acronym that reminds you of certain facts, feelings, or procedures that strengthen you. In the process of drug or alcohol recovery, there will be phrases that help you overcome…
The Value of Participating in an All Women's Outpatient Recovery Program
For some women, the transition into recovery can be a challenging process. Although treatment has been completed, it is common for some individuals to experience difficulty coping with their condition…
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