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Improved health. Better relationships with family and friends. Being able to hold down a job. Everyone knows there are real benefits to sober living. Just being able to think clearly is an incredible relief! But there are a few…secret benefits to sober living. Why are they secret? Well…these benefits never seem to get brought up. […]

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In addiction recovery, it is important to find balance in your life. This means that you should have healthy habits to replace the unhealthy ones you had when you were using drugs or alcohol. For a lot of us, activities like exercise and our careers become far more important and meaningful when we’re in recovery. […]

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People are complicated, especially when we’re recovering from addiction. Drug addiction is a disease that both affects us and everyone around us. It’s why so many drug rehabs and addiction centers take a holistic approach during drug treatment. “Holistic” means taking the entire view of a person under treatment, considering their mental and even social […]

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A sober support system is an important part of recovery. This type of system can be made up of the people around a person in recovery, including their therapist, drug rehab staff, case manager, friends, and family. It’s crucial to develop a sober support system quickly. Why? Because these people can provide invaluable support during […]

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If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, finding a sober living home may be the best solution. This can be a difficult decision, however, as there are many sober living homes to choose from. How do you know which one is right for you? What should you look for when making your […]

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Late night phone calls. Checking arrest records or emergency room admissions. Sleepless nights wondering where they are. Addiction never affects just the person who’s addicted. The people around them who love and care for them suffer, too. When the decision to seek treatment for addiction is made, the loved ones and friends of the addicted […]

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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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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 […]