Recovery skills are pretty helpful in managing one’s time, relationships, and finances. But what about applying those same skills to life with family? While it may be tempting to get over-involved with the drama of your relatives’ lives — that is a sure-fire recipe for triggering old patterns and adding fuel to the fire — […]
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Recovery is a difficult process that can be even more challenging if you feel alone. There are many different types of recovery methods, and you might find yourself wondering which of these is for you. It can be difficult to know what type of support is right for you, so this blog post will go
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One of the most common struggles people face during recovery is feeling stuck in the process. We may seem to be changing as we go on, but we sometimes feel as if progress is only temporary and ends quickly. Part of this feeling is because addiction changes a person’s brain, and their thinking can change
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You may have heard that addiction is a disease, and you may also know that most people don’t choose to become addicts. They start using a substance because they like the way it makes them feel. The next thing they know, they’re addicted to it, and their life is out of control. While it’s true
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When you have a loved one who is struggling with addiction, it only makes sense to want to do anything in your power to help them. Unfortunately, sometimes an attempt to help someone in need will only make things worse. Even though you have the best of intentions when trying to help a friend or
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After you’ve completed a treatment program for substance abuse, it would make sense that you wouldn’t want to be around drugs or alcohol for at least a few months, if not longer. Addiction is a disease that will never completely go away, even if you stay sober. Part of you will always be tempted to
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Many different programs and methods work for addiction at different levels in the quest to get clean. Some people might be successful with just a cleansing program. Others may need more extensive treatment. The key is doing whatever is needed to find what works for you and your needs best. The 12 Steps are a
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Nearly six percent of American adults are dependent on alcohol, and close to 12 percent of Americans over 12 years old have used illicit drugs in the past month. These sobering statistics clearly show the prevalence of drug and substance use. For each individual who is struggling with addiction, several family members hope and pray
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Qualifying for a sober living home after rehab is designed to be simple. For example, most sober living homes in Ohio only require you to express a sincere, positive intention to remain sober. In contrast to halfway houses, you do not need to have completed an inpatient program. So, while it would be ideal if
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When an individual is struggling with an addiction, they are not the only ones who suffer. The families and friends who have to watch them struggle also suffer. In addition, the people that have to live with and have direct, daily contact with an alcoholic are even more affected by their addiction. Unfortunately, there is
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