One common reason people resist getting addiction treatment is that they’re afraid life will be boring after rehab. However, learning to have fun in recovery is not just a wellness strategy but one of the most important factors for long-term success and sobriety. A fun-deprived recovery regimen, no matter how healthy it otherwise appears, is […]
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Two of the most common health conditions in the world, depression, and addiction, often work in cycles together. One may contribute directly to the other, leading back to the first. For example, those suffering from depression have an increased likelihood of substance abuse. Similarly, those with substance use disorder (SUD) are at an increased risk
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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.
Every recovering individual has a unique path to walk toward healing. Some have to deal with past trauma, while others struggle with mental health problems. However, even those who are lucky enough not to be in these two categories still have one common enemy of recovery to watch out for boredom. Boredom is considered one
You may think relapse is only a real risk for people who have recently achieved sobriety. Indeed, the relapse rate for this population is high. However, even for people sober for many years, the risk of relapse is never zero. In fact, there are instances of relapse in those with years or even decades of
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Relapse prevention might be the most crucial part of one’s recovery journey. Because it takes time to hone relapse prevention skills, those in recovery should make use of every resource available out there. The 12-Step programs are intended to reduce relapse rates and help people maintain their sobriety at no cost to the participant. There
The secret to sustainable recovery is rebuilding a healthy and balanced lifestyle. There are many coping skills and self-management tactics to help you make your lifestyle stress-free, orderly, and balanced. Recovering individuals who commit to this learning experience may benefit from various life skills in many ways. Daily Skills to Care for Yourself As you
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Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT (Medical Reviewer)Matthew is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about building the lives of those suffering from addiction. His professional goal is to give each and every client the tools necessary to maintain a successful and sober lifestyle post treatment.
Matthew uses a variety of clinical modalities and prefers a person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused approach to therapy.
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