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5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction

5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction

Good communication is an essential skill that can help you maintain recovery progress. Restoration of communication skills is part of recovery. Communication is your main channel for getting external support from health professionals, family, and friends. Your communication skills can be strengthened through different therapies and peer group interactions. Let’s look at some of the […]

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What Foods Should I Eat to Improve Mental Health?

What Foods Should I Eat to Improve Mental Health?

Everybody knows that good nutrition is an important part of staying healthy daily. Did you know that this is particularly true for individuals recovering from addiction? Good nutrition not only replenishes the body with necessary nutrients but also improves mental health. Eating right is one essential building block for those recovering from a dual diagnosis.

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Why Is Bipolar Disorder Such a Challenging Co-Occurring Mental Illness?

Why Is Bipolar Disorder Such a Challenging Co-Occurring Mental Illness?

In the United States, around one to two percent of the population have bipolar disorder. This mental illness is characterized by unusual changes in a person’s mood, energy, and behaviors. People with bipolar disorder may seem elated and energized at some points, then feel depressed and hopeless at other times. These opposing moods come in

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Why Are Anxiety Disorders So Common Yet So Complex?

Why Are Anxiety Disorders So Common Yet So Complex?

Anxiety disorders are some of the most commonly reported mental health issues worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, 11.7% of adults experienced “regular feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety.” Though they are so common, anxiety disorders remain among the most complex mental health illnesses.  Why Is Anxiety More

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How Does Social Media Use Affect Addiction Recovery?

How Does Social Media Use Affect Addiction Recovery?

Overuse of social media can be harmful to people in addiction recovery. Social media use can become a non-substance-related addiction that can compromise recovery from drugs and alcohol. Many residential treatment centers do not allow social media use during treatment for this reason. Because smartphones are ubiquitous and social media is free and easily accessible,

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Top 5 Benefits of Breathing Techniques in Addiction Recovery

Top 5 Benefits of Breathing Techniques in Addiction Recovery

Have you ever taken a deep breath and found you instantly felt lighter? Health experts have recommended deep breathing techniques (or “breathwork”) across fields as a holistic means of stress management. The benefits of deep breathing techniques go beyond just feeling relaxed. You can also improve at mastering different kinds of breathwork or deep breathing

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Can Mindfulness Meditation Help Manage Addictive Habits?

Can Mindfulness Meditation Help Manage Addictive Habits?

Have you heard of mindfulness meditation? It is a contemplative practice with thousands of years of history. This practice can be an effective treatment method in addiction recovery. It helps restore the mind-body connection while facilitating brain healing. Individuals in recovery can implement this practice to see progress in overall well-being and success in sobriety.

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