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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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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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When it comes to addiction recovery, inpatient care and sober living are two very different options. In inpatient care, also known as residential treatment, people receive around-the-clock care in a hospital-like setting. Sober living is for people who are attending outpatient treatment. It is more like a group home, where people can begin to explore […]

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Relapses are a common occurrence in addiction recovery. In fact, they’re so common that you can actually prepare for them! Relapse is defined as a return to drug use after a period of abstinence. It can be dangerous and often leads to a full-blown relapse episode. However, if you know the signs of relapse and […]

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According to a study published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in 2021, US overdose deaths from stimulant abuse increased by 180% in adults between 2015 and 2019. Methamphetamines were responsible for the majority of those deaths. Deaths from meth overdose have been somewhat shadowed by a similar increase in opioid overdose deaths. […]

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How long should you stay in a sober living home? This is a question that many people struggle with, and the answer can vary depending on the person. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to any question around recovery, it’s generally accepted that a longer period of time spent in drug and alcohol addiction treatment means […]

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There are many good arguments against drug testing by employers. Drug testing makes certain assumptions about prospective employees, it’s unnecessarily invasive, and outside of careers involving dangerous materials or keeping people safe, it’s probably not all that necessary. But when it comes to drug testing in a sober home environment, there are good reasons for […]