Rehab is often a step in the early part of recovery. You may enter a drug rehab facility to detox before treatment even begins. Deciding to get sober is a vital step in the recovery process and needs to be treated with the care only a professional can offer. The role of a physician largely […]
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Sober living homes help you establish and maintain your commitment to a new healthier lifestyle. A sober home is a place for you to transition from drug rehab back into society without the distractions from your previous home environment. Sober living home programs help with accountability and responsibility and provide support outlets to encourage you […]
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When it comes to addiction recovery, there are a lot of different options out there. Drug rehab and sober living are two of the most popular, but what’s the difference between them? Rehab is a more intensive program that helps people recover from addiction; sober living helps people learn to live without drugs and alcohol […]
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“Sober” has several definitions, but “easy” isn’t one of them. We’re bombarded by images of substance use (and abuse) in media. Our social gatherings seem to revolve around substance use. When we tell people we’re sober, we sometimes get strange looks or get treated like killjoys. Who cares! Our lives are our business, and we […]
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Working on drug and alcohol addictions is hard but rewarding work. However, sometimes it’s easy to replace one addiction with another — and it doesn’t have to involve drugs, either. Process addictions are based around the same kind of repetitive harmful behaviors involved in chemical addiction, but they don’t involve the physical symptoms caused by […]
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When you’re in recovery from addiction, it’s important to have a strong support network. This includes your family and friends, who may not always be the most supportive. In fact, their lack of support might stem from ignorance, anger at your substance use, or maybe they’re afraid of losing you now that you’re sober. Dealing […]
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When it comes to addiction recovery, meditation can be an extremely effective tool. It helps you stay in the present moment, releases healthy brain chemicals, and provides a safe place to focus on your recovery without distractions. In this blog post, we will discuss the ways this vital form of self-care can help you stay […]
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Self-care is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. It’s a way to show ourselves love and compassion, and it’s essential for our mental and physical health. However, self-care can be easy to get wrong. If we’re not careful, it can turn into laziness or bad habits. In this blog post, […]
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Recovery is a beautiful thing. It can be life-changing, and it’s a time to rebuild your life in a healthy way. But recovery can also be overwhelming. Like finding a balance between work and home life, sometimes you need to find a balance between recovery and everything else. This blog talks about finding healthy boundaries, […]
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Making the decision to go into sober living can be difficult. It’s a big step, and it’s not right for everyone. Sober living is not inpatient care; inpatient care is far more focused on recovery and medical supervision. Sober living offers people their first try at independent living, in an environment free from drugs and […]
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