If you are serious about your recovery journey, you may wonder whether there is a typical treatment roadmap to help you set some expectations. The belief that everything is going to get better quickly after starting treatment is a common misconception. A realistic roadmap helps you manage your expectations and stay motivated. When Will I […]
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If you have a teen child who is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may want to find all the supportive resources for your child that you can. Many parents feel lost, confused, or concerned when it comes to incorporating a 12-Step program into their child’s recovery. It is widely known that the 12-Step
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Do you often experience negative self-talk in your mind? Are you tired of blaming yourself? Self-blame is common among people who have substance use disorder (SUD) because, after years of substance use, you may believe that you are in some way destined to fail and therefore only focus on the negatives of life. It is
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Now that you are sober and are no longer under the influence of drugs and alcohol, you might wonder why you continue to feel unhappy. Your emotional struggles may even make you second-guess whether sobriety is worth it. While there is no quick fix to train yourself to be happy, understand that, after years of
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When you are choosing a therapist, some of the therapy types they offer and terms they use might seem confusing and contradictory. For example, you may wonder, what is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)? What is the difference between an integrated approach and a holistic approach? Is CBT part of both? How do you choose a therapist
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People who struggle with substance abuse disorder (SUD) may know very well about the prevalence of stigma in society that comes with addiction. People tend to use negative language when referring to people with SUD. Many times, family members and friends also succumb to judgments and assume that addiction has mostly to do with moral
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Have you heard of the term “holistic treatment” in addiction recovery? Holistic healing is an approach that considers the needs of the whole person—mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Holistic treatment tends to utilize traditional methods in conjunction with more unconventional ways of treating people with addiction. These supplementary tools can help prevent relapse and related
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For adolescents and young adults seeking treatment for substance addiction, gender-specific programs might provide a higher level of care than traditional treatment approaches. What exactly does gender-specific treatment entail? How can it impact a young person’s recovery? Who Needs Gender-Specific Treatment for Addiction? For a long time, medical research about substance addiction has focused on
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Do you believe in the power of positivity? For people who are going through addiction recovery, a positive outlook on life can go a long way. What makes recovery sustainable is one’s motivation, and positive thinking can become the fuel to renew motivation. Positivity goes beyond this to include gratitude, hope, humility, and resilience when
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What happens to your body when you sleep? You probably know your whole body relaxes and your brain processes memory from the previous day. A good night’s rest can clear your mind and reset your mood. Researchers find that your brain can flush out toxins during sleep. It is sometimes referred to as the body’s
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