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Sober living homes can be a great option because of the secure environment they provide. In some cases, they also give you access to drug rehab and addiction center professionals who can help at any time. Joining a sober living home can be a big decision, though, and you may have more questions about whether […]

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Addiction recovery begins with drug detox. Clearing your body of harmful substances that lead to behavioral and health problems is key to starting drug & alcohol addiction treatment. It is important to understand that drug detox is not the same as withdrawal.  Withdrawal from drugs and alcohol can be extremely dangerous. Withdrawal symptoms can lead to all […]

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The path of substance use treatment is often complex and overwhelming, especially when you or your loved one are struggling with a substance use disorder. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to find help for substance use disorder in today’s society. Two of the programs used in substance use treatment are outpatient rehab and sober living. […]

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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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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, […]