It can be difficult to muster the motivation to exercise in addiction recovery. You might be feeling low in energy and struggling with depression or anxiety. But even though it may be hard to start, exercise can help speed up your recovery. That’s because exercise releases endorphins, which have mood-boosting and pain-relieving effects. Exercise can […]
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The friendship we make in rehab centers is long-lasting. At the rehab, you’re all fighting the same monster (addition). The support system helps keep everyone inspired to achieve sobriety. However, completing the drug rehabilitation program does not guarantee that everyone will stick to sobriety goals. In the unfortunate event that your friend relapses, you may
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Once we get clean, how can we ensure that being in recovery is sustainable? The hardest part of addiction can be crystalizing motivation and finding the resources needed to stay clean. That’s why there are sober living programs available for addicts who are struggling to find a way out. Here’s a quick breakdown of what
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People unfamiliar with addiction believe relapse is a sign of failure, but it isn’t. It can happen to anyone at any time. Addicts should take it seriously when they relapse into old habits. People feel guilty and frustrated when they believe that repeating something means they failed. Discover why you reverted to old habits and
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A sober coach in addiction recovery is someone who has recovered from their addiction and offers advice and support to people who are also working on recovering. The term sobriety coach is often used interchangeably with the more general term peer support. Here are the number of ways Sober coaches can assist. Providing Emotional Support
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Making an active decision to enroll in a sober living program is an accomplishment in itself. Whether you’ve made the choice for yourself or you’re helping a loved one to choose a treatment facility, this move is a powerful step. Don’t let the various options become overwhelming. Narrowing down facilities by looking at certain criteria
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When you suddenly stop drinking alcohol after using it heavily, you may experience symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. These symptoms can range from relatively mild to serious depending on how heavily you were drinking and for how long. In some cases, alcohol withdrawal can even be life-threatening. The complications associated with alcohol withdrawal are why an
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Drug overdose deaths have risen steadily since 2018. This is a disturbing trend, especially in light of the efforts to build substance use awareness. Opioid deaths have increased by 6% since 2018, leading many to wonder why rates of opioid addiction continue to climb. Why Is This Happening? To understand why the opioid epidemic has
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Drug or alcohol addiction has likely changed everything about your life. As people progress from using drugs recreationally to daily use, abuse, and eventual dependency, they often stop socializing with their family members and close friends. When addicted to substances, everywhere you go and everything you do is largely centered around either getting high or
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As cliché as it seems, the only way you will be able to rebuild relationships following addiction is if you take the time to rebuild yourself. It takes a lot of self-reflection and meditation to think about the person you were, how your actions impacted others, and what you need to do if you want
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