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How to Live a Fun and Sober Lifestyle
For many individuals who struggle with an addiction to drugs, alcohol, and other controlled substances, the thought of giving up their cravings can often come with the fear of living a boring life. When drugs and alcohol are associated with the social scene for addicted individuals, the thought of removing these from their life may […]
Don’t Just Eat: Nourishing Yourself After Recovery
Has it been years since you ate something that wasn’t frozen, deep-fried, or handed to you through a drive-thru window? One of the single most important gifts you can give yourself after completing your addiction treatment program is the gift of learning to cook healthy, nourishing meals for yourself on a daily basis. Establishing the […]
Are You Addicted?
Nobody wants to think of themselves as an addict. Unfortunately, left unchecked over time, denial can start to override our inner voice of reason. While proper diagnosis must come from a medical professional specializing in treating addiction, here are a few key questions to ask yourself to determine if you may be addicted to drugs […]
What is a Twelve-Step Program?
You may have heard about twelve step addiction programs, but do you know where they came from, or how they work? Alcoholics Anonymous originally developed the twelve-step program in the 1930s. Then, the steps were spirituality-based steps that strongly advocated for individuals to recognize God’s power to help them recover. Today, there are many variations […]
What is a Sober Living Environment?
For many people just coming out of rehab from substance abuse, a transition back to their former lives can be extremely difficult. Without a supportive environment, many revert back to using, negating all the hard work they just went through in rehab. The sober living environment (SLE) movement was founded on the West Coast as […]
The Benefits of Exercise for Addiction Recovery
Exercise is a powerful force for the human body. Many people are realizing the benefits of using exercise as an aid for recovery from addiction. Exercise is easy to do, structures your day, helps your body, and improves your sense of well-being. You can benefit immensely from adding exercise into your recovery program. Simple One […]
Treatment Options for Addicts
When it comes to seeking treatment for your alcohol or drug addiction, there are several options available to you. It is important to make sure that the program you choose best fits your needs and provides the professional services you will need to begin a new life. Partial Hospitalization Program A PHP occurs after a […]
Managing Triggers During Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is a difficult process. When you are on the road to recovery, you will encounter situations in which you are tempted to revert back to using your drug of choice, and there may be times where you slip up and make the choice to use again. Situations that tempt you back to your […]
Twelve Steps to a New Future
Those struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction have a great variety of choices when it comes to treatment. However, one of the most well-known and widely used programs is the Twelve Step program. Combining spiritual guidance and the support of a group, this program has had many years of success in helping addicts reach […]
3 Reasons to Get and Stay Sober
The road to becoming clean and sober is a difficult one. Along the way, you may often ask yourself why you are doing it – and whether the benefits will really outweigh the short-term hardship. In times like these, it can be useful to refer to a list. There are, in fact, hundreds of reasons […]