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

5 Tips for Lessening the Effects of Cocaine Detox
Sep 7, 2023 · 5 min

5 Tips for Lessening the Effects of Cocaine Detox

The United Nations reports that cocaine use has reached record levels all over the globe and continues to play a dominant role in drug overdose deaths, particularly when paired with opioids. The Unite…

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How to Find the Right Therapist
Sep 6, 2023 · 5 min

How to Find the Right Therapist

Knowing how to find the right therapist for you can be crucial to your recovery. Similarly, being aware of when a therapist is not the right fit is essential as well. We know how vital it is to have a…

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5 Steps to Building a Recovery-Ready Family
Sep 5, 2023 · 5 min

5 Steps to Building a Recovery-Ready Family

You never think it will happen to you ‐ until it does. Drug and alcohol abuse levels have reached crisis-level proportions here in the United States, so it's more a matter of when, not if, the battle…

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How to successfully detox from cannabis, and how long will it take?
Aug 29, 2023 · 4 min

How to successfully detox from cannabis, and how long will it take?

Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing recreational drug classes among young adults in the United States and contrary to popular belief, some forms of it can be very addicting. Research also shows tha…

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Is PHP or IOP Best for My Recovery Needs?
Aug 25, 2023 · 4 min

Is PHP or IOP Best for My Recovery Needs?

Beginning your sobriety journey in the level of care best suited for your needs is important to your recovery. We can offer intensive outpatient programs (IOP) or partial hospitalization programs (PHP…

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My Addiction Makes me Scared to Go Back to Church
Aug 24, 2023 · 5 min

My Addiction Makes me Scared to Go Back to Church

Through our faith-based recovery programs, we work with many people who seek the help of a higher power in their journey to recovery. Some are actively attending church as they learn to manage their a…

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The Real Causes of Relapse
Aug 23, 2023 · 4 min

The Real Causes of Relapse

We know that a relapse can happen, and there's unfortunately some stigma around the causes of relapses in addiction recovery. Relapses can occur for a multitude of reasons. Relapses are not a sign of…

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What Christians Should Know About Addiction Recovery After a Relapse
Aug 22, 2023 · 7 min

What Christians Should Know About Addiction Recovery After a Relapse

In a presentation, "Worthiness is not Flawlessness," delivered at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conference, Bradley R. Wilcox shared a story of a young man named Damon.

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Why LGBTQIA+ Active Duty Military Are at a Higher Risk for Addiction and Mental Health Issues
Aug 19, 2023 · 4 min

Why LGBTQIA+ Active Duty Military Are at a Higher Risk for Addiction and Mental Health Issues

Individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ are at larger risk for mental health issues for a multitude of reasons. More specifically, LGBTQIA+ active duty individuals can be at risk of mental health issues…

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Breaking the Chains: 9 Steps to Overcoming Addiction Through Faith
Aug 17, 2023 · 4 min

Breaking the Chains: 9 Steps to Overcoming Addiction Through Faith

"I can't imagine walking this road without my faith."

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11 Ways to Strengthen Your Willpower and Personal Accountability
Aug 15, 2023 · 4 min

11 Ways to Strengthen Your Willpower and Personal Accountability

The path to addiction recovery is not for the faint of heart. Wherever you are on your journey, you've probably figured out that you can only get so far without some solid willpower and accountability…

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How Alumni Can Inspire Hope in New Members of Treatment
Aug 14, 2023 · 4 min

How Alumni Can Inspire Hope in New Members of Treatment

Recognizing that you needed treatment for your addiction or substance use disorder (SUD) was brave. We know how much effort it took on your part to admit to needing help. It also took an effort to com…

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