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Make It to Meetings
Why are meetings and support groups so important during treatment and recovery? The answer can vary a bit, depending on the person, but they are always a good idea. There is no limit to how many meeti…
Why Online Substance Addiction Treatment Is Vital
The lessons learned during the COVID-19 restrictions gave many people a new perspective on accessing mental and physical health care. Many people discovered the increased availability of health care p…
How Can You Tell if It's Addiction?
Denial can be a powerful thing. Sometimes, when we see that loved ones are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, we may attempt to minimize the issue. It can be difficult to accept that a close frien…
How to Know if You Have a Cross-Addiction
Can you replace one addiction with another? The answer is yes. Even if you're committed to remaining alcohol or drug-free, it is possible to replace one addiction with another. The reason lies in your…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What It Is and How it Works
Data compiled by the National Institute on Drug Abuse within the last several years belies a significant correlation between mental illness and substance abuse. A 2018 NID report found that of the rou…
Educating the Family
What is more important than family? Many would agree that family is the most important thing in life. When a family member is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to accept.…
How do drugs and alcohol affect the relationship between members of the family?
A substance abuser does not exist in a vacuum – they may have a spouse, children, parents, brothers, or sisters, just to name a few. When the user experiences the negative effects of drug or alcohol a…
Reconnecting With Your Faith in Recovery
There are times in people's lives when they lose their faith. However, the lessons learned from the Bible and faith leaders give many hope and belief despite even the worst. Things like illness or the…
The Power of Prayer
The power of prayer is something that many have experienced firsthand. Others may feel less confident in its ability to actually make a difference or produce results. Prayer is something that some pre…
Finding the Right Recovery Coach
A new chapter in life begins once substance addiction treatment ends. Or at least, the thought is that treatment stops once you complete a program. People will go back to their living and work environ…
How Summer Heat Can Impact Addiction
Temperatures are heating up and will continue to climb over the next few months. While some fun in the sun is great, it's important to consider how the heat affects your mental and physical health.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and EMDR: What You Should Know
What if a hand, light, sound, or movement could decrease or erase the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Would you find a therapist who could help you heal from your traumatic event if…
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