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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…
Healthy Ways to Help a Spouse Through Recovery
Addiction takes a heavy toll on relationships, especially within a marriage or long term partnership. It can be very overwhelming to try and repair your relationship and support recovery at the same t…
The History of Opioids
From the poppy fields of ancient Mesopotamia, to the pleasantly packaged version we now receive from the pharmacy, opioids have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The addictive p…
Reading the Best Books
One great way to avoid boredom, find fulfillment, and learn new things during recovery is by reading good books. You need to be careful which books you choose though, since you don't want to read anyt…
Having a Christlike View of Addiction
The vast majority (90%)of those struggling with addiction don't receive any treatment for their illness. One of the major barriers between addicts and treatment is the social stigmas surrounding the d…
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