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Lack of Physical Contact: COVID and Recovery
The COVID pandemic hit slowly and then suddenly. As the pandemic grew in seriousness, lockdowns and social distancing grew as well. There was a significant decline in human contact, except through pho…
Learn How to Speak to Others About Substance Addiction
Imagine you're standing in the front of a room with an untold number of people staring at you. What is your first reaction? Public speaking is different for everyone. Maybe you're comfortable talking…
Advocacy: Helping Yourself in a World of Judgment
There is a plethora of judgment about mental illness and substance abuse issues. Some doctors are uneducated about the issues you face and might be rude and lack understanding. There might be others i…
7 Things to Look for in a Quality Addiction Recovery Center
Your loved one has admitted they have an alcohol or drug addiction and have asked for your help finding a substance abuse recovery center. However, a simple online search yields an overwhelming number…
What Is the Substance Use Spectrum?
There is a difference between a substance use disorder (SUD) – long-term or excessive use of substances leading to mind and body dependency – and casual or infrequent alcohol or drug use. When people…
What should people know before going into rehab or treatment?
People who decide to go into addiction recovery center treatment often do so during or soon after a moment of crisis, so they don't have a lot of time to spare for finding the best facility. In light…
Giving Yourself Credit for Survival
According to The National Center for PTSD through the US Department of Veterans Affairs:
How to Cope With Substance Cravings: Make a List of Activities
Self-monitoring is an essential tool in your recovery toolbox. Patterns of behavior and emotions can focus when you keep track of your day. In addition, with time and practice, you can learn how to se…
The Role of Structure in Recovery
A lack of structure can create a lack of trustability. This is especially true if you are struggling with abuse of alcohol and/or other substances. You may turn to comforts instead of focusing on how…
What Role Does Self-Esteem Play in Recovery?
Self-confidence is the bedrock you build your life on. If you do not think this is true, it is time to rethink how you value yourself. Take a moment and explore how a positive or negative view of your…
Changing Goalposts: Moving Into Recovery So You Can Move Into Full-Impact Living
Changing goalposts means examining your values and identifying your priorities, as well as asking the question: "Am I living according to my values and priorities?" What does your answer mean about yo…
What Role Does Religion Play in Recovery?
Social media, TV shows, and movies provide "What would you do?" moments in their plots or stories. So, why not ask yourself if you knew a way to help maintain your substance addition recovery, would y…
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