Life can be full of setbacks. Although very few things set us back further than substance use. Our lives suffer physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our substance use can negatively impact our health, our relationships, our work, families, and sometimes even our freedom. We are left...
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As we go through our lives, there are always going to be crises, whether on a personal level or even on a global level. Our minds and bodies naturally respond to crises in different ways. The stressors that are created in crisis, as well as our...
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One of the most difficult challenges in recovery is the lingering cravings for substances. Even after we have done all we can physically, mentally, and spiritually to recover from substance use, we can still encounter cravings at any point. Giving in to cravings can cause...
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Life can be chaotic even without substance use, let’s just be honest about it. When we add substance abuse, as well as the reasons that we drink or do drugs, our lives can just feel like a disaster inside and out, despite our best attempts...
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Beginning your recovery journey takes courage and strength. Continuing your recovery journey takes those things, plus determination, stamina, and a commitment to yourself. While up to 60 percent of those who enter some kind of treatment program may relapse at least once after treatment, you...
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When our lives spin out of control, it can be challenging to know what to do. Sometimes, what is even more challenging is to know what to say. While it is not necessary to broadcast personal details about our lives, it will likely be necessary...
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Imagine waking up in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Your mind is clear, your body well-rested. You don’t have a hangover, and there is no evidence of alcohol or drugs around you. Yet there is not that nagging, unforgiving need for a drink, either. And that pain...
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One of the most unfortunate components that society adds to addiction is the stigma. Despite so many advances in medicine and learning about all facets of addiction, people cling to outdated characterizations and ignorant belief systems that distance them from the people who are struggling...
Read MoreThere is a saying that goes “If you keep doing the same things you have always done, you will keep getting the same things you have always gotten.” This applies to our thinking, as well. The thought processes we used which led us to substance...
Read MoreSociety is quick to place labels on people. We are judged by people for both things that we do and do not have control over, judgment is never politically correct. Along with judgment comes shame, regret, and remorse, particularly when it comes to alcohol and...
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