Recovery from addiction is not only about not using drugs. It is about creating a life that you do not feel the need to escape from. It is about engaging in things with presence and excitement and finding your childlike wonder again. It is about reminding yourself of your unshakeable worth and learning to love yourself again. […]
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It’s the perfect home. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Walking distance from the beach. A large backyard with a pool. Amenities like wi-fi and meals are included in the rent. It’s all good until you get there, ready to move in, and discover there are no smoke detectors. Like any place you’re considering living in, it […]
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Developing negative and irrational thoughts toward yourself and certain situations throughout addiction treatment is a common problem. As you work to overcome a series of problems, the ability to think irrationally and feel negative emotions often increases. Irrational thoughts can be hard to recognize. However, there are techniques you can implement to help you overcome […]
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One of the surprising things about recovery is just how much free time it gives us. Addiction is a time sink when you think about it. There’s the time spent finding drugs. There’s the time spent using drugs. We spent time under the influence of drugs, and worst of all, there’s the time spent recovering […]
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Recovery is about building a new life. Like anything you build, you’re going to need some tools. It’s why a lot of us in recovery create a sober toolkit. It’s a collection of the things, people, and places we know we can rely on as we recover. They might be a favorite place to escape […]
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While in active addiction, prioritizing time to take care of yourself and forming healthy relationships often gets pushed to the side. This is because when you are struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), your main focus can become the substance you are addicted to. It is essential to think about yourself again during both treatment […]
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The same old, same old. Recovery can be a lot sometimes. While it’s the greatest decision anyone struggling with substance abuse can make, recovery has a habit of filling out our schedules. New obligations, events at our addiction center, therapy appointments, group meetings – it’s easy to see why it’s normal to feel a little […]
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Relapses: They happen. One thing’s for sure: if you’re in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and relapse, you’re definitely not alone. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, relapse rates hover between 40%-60%. Relapses tend to occur early on in recovery; studies show addiction relapse happens during the first month of leading a […]
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Recovery feels great, and it should. At some point in everyone’s recovery, we hit our stride. No longer hindered by withdrawal symptoms, we’re making real growth in our therapy sessions, developing great habits, and overcoming real obstacles. These milestones can make us feel incredible, and there’s a name for those feelings: The Pink Cloud. We’re […]
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Running a sober living home? Congratulations, you’re providing a life-changing service for those of us in recovery. It’s a hard job (and one that’s often misunderstood) but it really does help many of us change our lives for the better. For people attending a drug rehab or addiction center, a stay in a sober living […]
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