Imagine this: You’ve had a long day and have just walked into your house. Then you hear the sound that greets you every day. It is the sound of your furry friend running across the house, eager and excited, upon your arrival. Nothing compares to when your pet greets you, and all stress from the […]
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The days have gotten shorter and colder. However, this does not mean that your sober activities must be limited. On the contrary, it may be more important than ever to find fun things to occupy your time in the winter months. Socializing with sober friends is a great way to boost your emotional and mental
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As the clock strikes midnight, the New Year is upon us, filled with endless possibilities for change and adding new things to make you a better version of yourself. Everyone hurries to figure out what they want to work on for the next year. However, rushing through setting out your goals for the year can
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To survive in this world, a person must be taught how to live in the world. This means someone had to teach you how to talk, walk, read, talk to others, and other life skills. A person does not wake up knowing how to do all these things one day. However, not all people had
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Learning to manage substance use disorder (SUD) can be difficult. Not only must a person stop consuming drugs or alcohol, but they must also change routines and habits they may have developed while amid their addiction. When a person is diagnosed with a mental health disorder on top of SUD, this is called a dual
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Hearing “rehab” or “residential rehab” may bring fear to the mind of forced treatment. There are a lot of misconceptions about residential rehab. Some assume they are facilities that only people struggling with addiction go to for 30 days to get sober, then immediately released without further care. However, residential treatment is characteristically a treatment
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What do you notice when being out in public? More often than not, most people are on their phones, even when socializing in person. Screen time plays an important role in culture. Recently, screen usage has increased due to various reasons around the world. There is a virtual option for everything, from counseling to college
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Winter months can be challenging for recovering individuals who struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that usually occurs during colder months due to shortened daylight hours and lack of exposure to the sun. Though it is not chronic depression, it is a legitimate mental health concern, and if left
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Young people are highly susceptible to shame and sensitivity. Body shaming, in particular, can lead to various mental health and behavioral issues. Some people resort to substance use to cope with different forms of shaming. To prevent substance use disorder (SUD) and relapses, we must better understand the relationship between body shaming and substance use.
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Do you expect life after sobriety to be uneventful? Unfortunately, getting sober doesn’t mean life will always be perfect. As if addiction recovery wasn’t challenging enough, significant life events might come along that affect your health and well-being. Loss and grief can be particularly trying when you are in recovery. If not managed well, these
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