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The Power of Exercise Over Our Minds
The connection between your mind and body is integral to your well-being. Your mind determines how you feel, and how you think affects how you feel, as well. Therefore, the circle between your mind an…

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Dating Someone in Recovery
You're on your third date, and you really like where this is going. Then he breaks the news – he's in recovery from substance abuse. He tells you this is typically where his budding relationships end,…

What Is Polysubstance Use?
Polysubstance use is common among those who abuse alcohol or other substances. However, polysubstance use also occurs among people who use caffeine and nicotine to cope with the side effects of poor l…

Managing Valentine's Day in Recovery
Valentine's Day can be one of the most commercial and stressful holidays of the year. Many people either love it or loathe it. While some say they enjoy the holiday, express love, and spend time with…

How Do Mental Health Issues Play a Role in Substance Use?
According to the Report from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, researchers estimate over 40 million people in the United States received mental health services in 2020. Researchers estimate…

Strategic Prevention: Planning to Avoid Relapse
The threat of relapse is a constant struggle at any point in one's recovery. From the difficult and intense withdrawal symptoms present during detox to urges and cravings that can pollute one's mind e…

How to Start Building Connectedness in Your Life
Graduating from one's first treatment program and balancing one's sober lifestyle outside of a treatment facility is cause for major celebration. However, it is also possible that an individual may ha…

Dealing with SAD in Recovery
The tree is down, the lights are out, and the fireworks and festivities are over. It's normal to feel a little sad after the holidays have passed. January means going back to work, paying off the Chri…

Life Skills Can Help You Avoid Relapse
Addiction recovery is a long and arduous process. Even after an individual has graduated from a treatment program and has begun their newfound sober life outside of a facility, there can still be an o…

Reconnecting With Your Family During Recovery
Family plays an important role throughout one's recovery, and the lingering effects of addiction on one's family can be felt long after one's initial treatment program has concluded. Navigating the ra…

Steps to Releasing Stress
Stressis a ubiquitous experience, and managing its effects is crucial for maintaining a healthy daily life. However, avoiding stress altogether is an impossible task, and expecting some degree of stre…

Is meditation helpful in getting off recreational drugs?
Recreational drugs can be a hard habit to break, but there are tools that can help with the transition. We reached out to our readers to find out how they think meditation can play a role in getting o…
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