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Honest, faith-aware writing on what men face in addiction recovery — from the people who walk this road every day.

The Importance of Making Healthy Connections in a Sober Living Home
Apr 22, 2024 · 4 min

The Importance of Making Healthy Connections in a Sober Living Home

Taking the first steps to independence in recovery can feel both rewarding and isolating. Early recovery requires one to make several changes to their lifestyle. Thus, it can be a very stressful and l…

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How Nutrition Impacts Substance Abuse Recovery
Apr 18, 2024 · 4 min

How Nutrition Impacts Substance Abuse Recovery

If you've had an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may have noticed a change in your appetite—when, what, or even if you eat. Substance abuse can interfere with many bodily processes, including how w…

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The Lingering Effects of Childhood Trauma on Healing and Recovery
Apr 18, 2024 · 5 min

The Lingering Effects of Childhood Trauma on Healing and Recovery

When individuals consider the impact of trauma on their mental or emotional well-being, it is common to consider only recent traumatic events and circumstances. Despite what some may believe, however,…

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The Benefits of Group Therapy For Women in Recovery Programs
Apr 16, 2024 · 4 min

The Benefits of Group Therapy For Women in Recovery Programs

If you're new to substance abuse recovery programs, you may wonder if group therapy is necessary or beneficial to your success.

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How to Manage Boredom in Recovery
Apr 14, 2024 · 4 min

How to Manage Boredom in Recovery

Early recovery comes with a lot of hard work and pure dedication. This includes making serious yet positive changes, pursuing new goals, and establishing a structured lifestyle. Once treatment has bee…

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Preventing Drug Overdose
Apr 12, 2024 · 5 min

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Preventing Drug Overdose

As stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "More than one million people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose. In 2021, 106,699 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United…

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5 Celebrities Who Conquered Their Addictions
Apr 11, 2024 · 4 min

5 Celebrities Who Conquered Their Addictions

We often view celebrities as fantasy figures from a realm different than ours. Yet, they are human, just like us. Many have been open about the various struggles they've faced, including addiction.

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Heal Body and Mind: Meditations to Aid Addiction Recovery
Apr 9, 2024 · 4 min

Heal Body and Mind: Meditations to Aid Addiction Recovery

Many who struggle with substance abuse have lost connection to their mind, body, and soul. Being out of touch with yourself in this way can cause you to feel anxious and unsettled.

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How Can Working With a Recovery Coach Help Set Me on the Right Path Forward?
Apr 6, 2024 · 4 min

How Can Working With a Recovery Coach Help Set Me on the Right Path Forward?

The transition into recovery can be different for everybody. For example, if an individual is facing challenges with a dual diagnosis, they may experience more difficulty adjusting to a new way of lif…

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Helpful Ways to Overcome Substance Use Triggers
Apr 5, 2024 · 5 min

Helpful Ways to Overcome Substance Use Triggers

One of the most challenging facets of the recovery process is learning how to overcome substance use triggers effectively. Anything that could tempt you into using alcohol and other drugs again – peop…

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The Addiction Finish Line Fallacy
Mar 28, 2024 · 4 min

The Addiction Finish Line Fallacy

We, as a people, love a finish line. We set goals; we work through the individual actions to accomplish those goals until we finish and our work is done. We're focused on the end product, the moment w…

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What to Expect in the First Year of Recovery
Mar 25, 2024 · 4 min

What to Expect in the First Year of Recovery

Recognizing an individual's need to pursue addiction treatment and recovery is a powerful step in the healing process. Those who are beginning their journey to sobriety in treatment may feel a wide ra…

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