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The Connection Between Anger and Alcohol Use
Anger can cause us to do many things that may be out of character or seem impulsive. It can damage relationships, ruin opportunities, and even result in physical or emotional harm. In an attempt to ma…
Finding Your Way Forward in Recovery Without Family Support
It's no secret that having a solid support system of family and close friends makes a big difference in a substance abuser's recovery journey. Several studies in alcohol abuse treatment show that mari…
Self-Love in Recovery
If there is one lesson to be learned in treatment for substance use disorder, it is probably this: caring for yourself is one of the most important things you can do. Self-love is what brought you int…
You Are Worthy of Treatment
How do you determine your self-worth? Do you base it on your achievements or your financial status? Maybe you find your worth in maintaining successful relationships or meeting your goals. If you are…
What to Expect In Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
Substance use disorders and mental health issues often go hand in hand, making addiction recovery and relapse prevention a complex process. According to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and…
Recovery and Random Acts of Kindness
From the time we are little, our mothers and grandmothers teach us to be kind to others and obey the golden rule: do unto others as we would have them do to us. Kindness is being helpful, generous, an…
5 Signs You Are Using Substances to Self-Medicate
Using substances to self-medicate is more common than you might think. It can be tempting to turn to drugs or alcohol to try to ease pain or escape thoughts and feelings that are not pleasant. The pro…
Safe and Sober Date Night Ideas in Recovery
When we leave a treatment program, the world can seem big, new, and frightening. We have to relearn how to live in the world. Leaving a treatment program is a stepped approach, as we learn these skill…
How to Use Technology to Support Sobriety
Technology allows us to discover things almost instantly. You can Google and have pages of answers and related content for anything you want to know. Of course, there are benefits and disadvantages to…
5 of the Most Misused Prescription Drugs – Part II
In the last segment, we talked about how prescription fentanyl and amphetamines can go from being your greatest ally in terms of medical relief to your worst enemy if used in the wrong ways. Unfortuna…
Healthy Eating Habits, Recovery, and You
Many of us have at least heard about eating disorders in movies, television, and even casual conversation. But for almost everyone, the idea of an eating disorder is an abstract concept. We do our bes…
How to Support Your Spouse
Wedding vows typically include a "for better or worse" phrase. If not these exact words, there is usually something about supporting your spouse through difficult times. Sticking around when things ar…
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