Addiction is a complex and challenging problem, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Addiction to drugs and alcohol can have devastating consequences, including physical and mental health problems, legal issues, financial difficulties, and strained relationships. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on treating addiction as a medical condition, rather than a …
Although everyone’s recovery journey is unique, there are some common milestones to expect in the first year. The most commonly cited milestones include; gaining a new support system, developing a healthy routine, exploring personal motivations for sobriety, and overcoming cravings and triggers. Recovery is an ongoing process, but these accomplishments can help to maintain sobriety. …
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Overcoming addiction is one of the most difficult challenges a person can face. Some people argue that they could not have done it without the help of a higher power. Others maintain that they overcame their addiction through sheer force of will. Many people in recovery find that a higher power gives them hope and …
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You know someone who is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction. You feel helpless and don’t know what to do for them since they refuse to get help. It can be tempting to give up, but please don’t. Helping an addict requires patience, persistence, and compassion. You can help your loved one get the …
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Lying is one of addiction and recovery’s most common and destructive behaviors. It can destroy relationships, damage your reputation, and make it difficult to stay sober. You need to learn how to stop lying if you want to recover from your addiction and build healthy, trusting relationships. Below are some tips to help you stop …
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 …
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 …
It’s easy to become in denial if you’re dealing with substance abuse and have developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Most addictions develop gradually, which can make it difficult to know if you depend on substances to cope with trauma, pain, or underlying issues. You may not have realized how much it’s starting to …
You may have heard that relapse is part of recovery. That’s more than just a well-worn saying, however. The truth is that many people who struggle with addiction repeatedly get sober, stay sober for a certain length of time, and then relapse. That doesn’t mean rehab is pointless. If you can accept relapse as part …
When you’re suffering from substance abuse, it can be difficult to have hope that you can recover and break the addiction. Many people can find it challenging to imagine what sobriety offers and how it can benefit their life. Fortunately, there are a few things to gain by being sober, which can offer motivation to …