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How Belief Church Benefits Your Recovery
Treatment for substance use has long included the idea that church benefits a successful recovery. In fact, this has led to the rise of spiritually-focused or faith-focused recovery programs at many p…
What to Look For in a Substance Abuse Treatment Center
It is natural to feel overwhelmed when we are sick and seeking treatment. There are a lot of options out there, and many of us have a lot of questions that need answering. Who can we turn to for those…
Why We Can't Afford to Ignore the Fentanyl Crisis
The statistics are sobering – more than 106,000 people died of a drug-related overdose in 2021. Of those, roughly 70,000 deaths involved synthetic opioids, described by the Centers for Disease Control…
About to Enter Faith-Based Rehab? Here's What to Expect
Chances are you're here because you have a history with or currently relate to a community of faith. You miss that connection to God and want to get it back, but you can't seem to get past your addict…
Springtime Sober Date Ideas
There are fewer pure moments than those that occur in springtime, and that is why it is the perfect time to start thinking of planning a springtime sober date. But what does a date look like for those…
Why It Is Critical to Seek Help With Substance Abuse and How Treatment Benefits You
Recovery is possible, and finding reliable treatment benefits your chances of seeing a positive change. When you are staring down the long road to recovery, treatment can seem a bit daunting. But not…
The Church of Jesus Christ and Substance Addiction
It's no secret that full and active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, historically referred to as Mormons or Latter-day Saints (LDS), live a sober lifestyle. That's because t…
Religion and Spirituality in Recovery: Different But Equally Important
We often use the terms spiritual and religious interchangeably, but it's essential to note that while they share similarities, the two concepts remain distinct from one another. Both play a crucial ro…
Coping With Chronic Pain in Addiction Recovery
Feeling moderate to high levels of pain for a prolonged period of time is known as chronic pain. Being in pain for a prolonged period is just a bad place to be. It can leave the sufferer feeling weak…
Why Putting Yourself First and Embracing Self-Care Maximizes Your Treatment Experience
Many times in life, you may have been conditioned to think that putting yourself first is selfish. This could not be further from the truth. Putting yourself first means showing that you respect yours…
Take Me to Church
No matter where you are in America, no matter your economic status, your background, or your family, there is a good chance your life has been influenced by faith. It is an ever-present thread in our…
5 Critical Things You Can Do For Your Loved One In Addiction Treatment
Addiction affects many people, not just the ones struggling with the disease. Those include family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. However, recognizing a problem and doing something about it are…
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