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Pain Management and Opioid Use During Recovery
Meet Dr. Peter. He is a physician in his 10th year of recovery from opioid abuse. One day, he slips on ice and tears his left quadriceps tendon. The pain is unbearable. His doctor prescribes Oxycodone…
How to Explain a Time Gap Due to Addiction Treatment
A resume is the first impression a hiring manager has of you when you're applying for a job. Being honest about a gap helps a hiring manager have a better sense of who you are. Understanding how to ad…
How Does Hydration Affect Your Health?
Our bodies are composed of mostly water. To be precise, water accounts for between 55-77% of the human body, varying slightly with age. This would suggest that water intake is critical to a well-funct…
How to Spread Kindness
Kindness is a selfless act that makes people feel good. Being nice to someone doesn't need to be a big production. A gesture like holding the door open or smiling can brighten a day. Goodwill toward o…
Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery: A Family Experience
Have you ever heard the phrase "addiction is a family disease"? Well, this isn't to be interpreted literally. Figuratively speaking, however, it couldn't be more accurate. When you or a loved one is b…
How do you encourage an alcoholic friend to change?
It's heartbreaking to watch a good friend or loved one descend into the abyss of alcohol addiction, but you're afraid to voice your concerns to them because that could drive them away. Contrary to wha…
Why You Should Keep in Touch With Your Therapist
The work you put into your substance addiction treatment doesn't stop once you complete a program. Before leaving your program, you will sit down with your therapist and make an aftercare treatment pl…
Targeting Behavioral Health: Male-Only Facilities
Why is a male-only treatment facility beneficial? This topic has been studied by many, and while findings can vary a bit, many are in favor of gender-specific programs. There are various reasons this…
The Advantages of a Men's Program in Addiction Treatment
Men carry a stigma with them every day. Society expects them to be strong, hide emotions, and act specifically. Society expects certain behaviors and socialization from men. The problem with stereotyp…
What Is Your Why?
What is your "why?" Keeping the reason for your decision to seek treatment in the forefront of your mind as you go through the process can help tremendously. There's a reason you decided to make this…
Why Medical Marijuana Isn't a Safe Option in Recovery
As popularity continues to grow for legalizing medical and recreational marijuana use, 12-Step group facilitators and addiction recovery center counselors likely will see an increasing number of reque…
Namaste: Reconnect With Your Spiritual Self
Spirituality is everywhere. The air, sky, and nature are all a part of a greater picture. Philosophers, religions, and people have conversations and beliefs concerning what spirituality is. Yet, no on…
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