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How to Find Your Center in Recovery
The idea of finding your center relates to discovering what brings you joy — the joy of being creative, exploring your potential, and letting go of what holds you back. Forget what you think creativit…
Keeping an Open Mind and Thinking Positively
Thinking positively and attempting to keep an open mind can make even the worst of experiences a bit more bearable. By adjusting your way of thinking and choosing to focus on the positive in things, y…
5 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Healthy
Marriage is the coming together of two people who love each other. As time goes on, though, staying connected can become difficult. Responsibilities, obligations, or habits can steal time away from yo…
Expressing Your Creativity in Recovery
Life is full of struggles, disappointments, and hardships. In the midst of chaos, it is important to engage in activities that lift your spirits and allow you to release tension and stress. Expressing…
How do you encourage/help a substance abusing employee to turn over a new leaf?
You wear many hats as an employer – boss, coach, cheerleader, and often, confidante. But what happens when one of your employees has a substance abuse issue? While you may not be a trained counselor,…
Is Family Important to Substance Addiction Recovery?
Families provide relationships, traditions, and a sense of belonging. Parents, siblings, or other relatives form the foundation of how you interact with others. That's why celebrating International Fa…
Caring for Your Spiritual Health
Having a relationship with God or a higher power can enhance your life greatly. During treatment, having this relationship is encouraged, as it can benefit your experience through the process and help…
How Can My Pet Help My Recovery?
Where do you stand on the dogs versus cats question? On the one hand, you have Balto, who helped bring medicine to a town. But then there's Scarlett, who risked death by saving her kittens from a burn…
Why Is Family Involvement Important?
"Family is everything." This is a phrase you may hear often. The truth is, family – whether biological or chosen – really is crucial to a successful and fulfilling life. If you are battling addiction,…
Why You Should Celebrate Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
Our bodies need fruits and vegetables to thrive. Luckily, you can meet the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables without trying very hard. All you need to do is plan a little and make some…
High-Functioning Alcoholism: 5 Ways to Tell if Your Partner Is Too Close to the Edge
He has a few beers with friends after work to blow off steam, but he rarely, if ever, gets completely drunk. She holds down a good job, and her boss loves her at work. They aren't having any issues st…
Warmer Weather: The Benefits of Getting Outdoors
Weather and seasons can have a huge impact on your mood and mental health. If it is chilly and rainy out, you are far less likely to feel motivated to tackle your lengthy to-do list for the day. Lucki…
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