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How Do I Resolve Internal Conflict Regarding Cravings While in Recovery?

How Do I Resolve Internal Conflict Regarding Cravings While in Recovery?

Addiction is a disease where relapse is very common. While cravings and triggers in addiction recovery are unique, it is normal to experience cravings for drugs or alcohol after long-term use. However, when you experience cravings, there is often an internal conflict. Part of you understands the importance of staying sober, but another part of […]

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What Are 6 Essential Life Skills to Increase Your Chance of Success During Recovery?

What Are 6 Essential Life Skills to Increase Your Chance of Success During Recovery?

You may think of detox, psychotherapy, and 12-step groups regarding addiction recovery. Do you know that life skills have also been part of a full spectrum of treatment programs? By learning essential self-management skills, recovering individuals can better integrate into family life, work, and society. This is particularly important for young people recovering from addiction

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What Are The Side Effects of Cocaine Misuse?

What Are The Side Effects of Cocaine Misuse?

Cocaine misuse causes significant and sometimes permanent changes to the brain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “With repeated exposure to cocaine, the brain adapts so that the reward pathway becomes less sensitive to natural reinforcers. At the same time, circuits involved in stress become increasingly sensitive, leading to increased displeasure and

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Not Just Games: What Is Recreation Therapy in Addiction Treatment?

Not Just Games: What Is Recreation Therapy in Addiction Treatment?

Recreation therapy is a burgeoning field full of promising yet simple interventions. It is also a safe, holistic approach that anyone struggling with mental health or substance use disorders can try. Relative to other treatments, recreational therapy poses little to no risk. Those with physical limitations must respect their bodies and can still participate. Today,

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12-Step in Real Life: What Kind of Service Work Can I Do?

12-Step in Real Life: What Kind of Service Work Can I Do?

12-Step culture places heavy emphasis on the value of service or helping others. Yet many people enter recovery feeling broken, hopeless, and worthless. It is completely natural to be baffled by the concept of helping someone else when you know you need help first. But nobody expects you to be an expert in recovery. Most

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Addiction and Dependence: What Are Signs of Losing Control in Pain Management?

Addiction and Dependence: What Are Signs of Losing Control in Pain Management?

Pain management patients walk a fine line when it comes to medications. This is particularly true of those prescribed opioids. Given the well-established crossover between prescription opioid consumption and problematic use, it is no small wonder patients are confused. The point of contention often arises from a misunderstanding of addiction and dependence.  Those with chronic

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How Exercise Enhances Your Therapy Experience

How Exercise Enhances Your Therapy Experience

Physical exercise reduces stress and keeps the body healthy. However, many people recovering from persistent mental health disorders struggle to maintain physical wellness routines. According to the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Research suggests that exercise and physical activity can help to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression.” Regular exercise enhances the effectiveness

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How to Share Your Story With a Support Group

How to Share Your Story With a Support Group

Some people hesitate to attend support groups because they don’t know how to discuss their experiences. However, peer support is essential to recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health issues. BMJ Open states, “Peer support has been identified as an accessible, affordable, and easy-to-implement mental health resource that has beneficial effects across populations.”

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