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Spring is in the Air
It's officially spring again. With its welcoming warm temperatures, spring also brings a renewal of life and natural beauty. This is a good time for us to feel the warmth of life renewed in recovery.…
Specialized Detox for Opiate Dependency
The detox process is a key first step on the way to a full and well-rounded recovery from dependency or addiction, and those who choose detox as the first step in their recovery process are more likel…
Coping With Grief and Staying Clean
For those who are in addiction recovery, managing grief can be a difficult process when you're trying to stay clean and sober. In the past, you probably managed grief by sinking down into substance ab…
How Low Self-Esteem May Trigger Addiction
Most people who struggle with addiction also struggle with low self-esteem, and in many cases they turn to drugs or alcohol because doing so is a form of escape from the realities and stresses of ever…
How Alcohol Distorts Reality
When alcohol enters the bloodstream, it makes a beeline for the brain, where it begins making adjustments to receptors and processes in just about every area. These adjustments produce a whole host of…
The Dos and Don'ts of Rehab Care Packages
When your loved one decides to go to rehab, you probably have some mixed emotions. You're incredibly proud of them, but you also miss them very much. You want them to finish the program, but you can't…
Getting a Job After Rehab
Going home after a residential rehab program is all about getting your new routine down and settling into your new life. Finding a new job is often a part of the process and can be a real source of st…
What You Need to Know About Relapse
After you've put in all the hard work of getting clean and sober, the idea of suffering a relapse can be one of the most frightening things you've faced. The fact is that addiction is like many other…
Keeping a Recovery Journal
Just about every addiction recovery expert we work with tells us we need to keep a journal, but what's the big deal? Journal writing is a proven way to improve mental and physical health, and to help…
Giving Back to Christ in the New Year
As our thoughts turn to the new year ahead of us, many of us are thinking of ways we can improve our lives on many levels. One way to look at spiritual improvement and growth is to consider the ways t…
Staying Sober This Holiday Season
In our society, it really seems like every occasion is viewed as an opportunity to drink. Sporting events, a night out to dinner, and holiday parties are all places where alcohol will be found. This m…
Signs of Teen Drug Use
Almost all adult addicts report that they began using drugs or alcohol during their teenage years, when the risk for addiction is higher. Many people think that experimentation with substances is an u…
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