The idea of giving up complete control of our lives and submitting to a set program that was created for everyone, even though we are not all the same, is just really unappealing. But treatment has been changing. Now, not only do we have the opportunity...
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In the stormy seas of substance use, we can feel alone, floating in our life raft, with no help in sight. This alienating feeling can cause us to shut down at a time when we need to open up and reach for support. Just like surviving...
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As our substance use journey has come to an end, and our treatment journey is beginning, we might look ahead and think about our future. How will I step back into my life again? How will I be able to survive on my own without...
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There are so many different methods of holistic healing available to us. Some don’t seem worth looking into, and there are so many different and very specific methods that it is difficult to pinpoint just one approach to try. Mainly, it is difficult to know...
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How Our Lies Impact Our Recovery Honesty is the antithesis of addiction. As we use substances, it may be difficult for us to identify the truth. Addiction rarely exists without lies, and lies help keep us in our addiction, creating a destructive cycle of dishonesty and substance...
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When a bone is fractured, there are many variables that determine if and how well it heals. Seeking proper treatment as soon as possible is the most important factor in order for the fracture to heal correctly. Often, there are surgical corrections to be made,...
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Imagine this scenario: you are ready to take an amazing journey, the trip of a lifetime. You invite all of your friends and family and start packing the car. When everything is in the car, you motion to everyone to get in the car with...
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There are so many reasons that we avoid or procrastinate getting treatment for substance use. Obviously, denial is a big part of addiction, and let’s face it – chronic substance use seriously impairs our level of functioning. Sometimes deep down inside of us, we know...
Read MoreMaking the decision to get treatment for substance use is difficult enough already. Then I have to determine which kind of treatment. Residential treatment is something people keep talking about, where I would go to a facility and stay there. I am not sure if...
Read MoreAll around us people are celebrating the new year, and making resolutions and also breaking them almost faster than they made them. You have the chance to do something even bigger and better, though. You have a chance to change your life. Take this chance to start...
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