Relapse Prevention

Does Understanding The Science of Addiction Help Reduce Relapse?

Does Understanding The Science of Addiction Help Reduce Relapse?

Addiction is a disease that impacts your behavior, choices, and how your brain functions. Unfortunately, even with treatment, relapse is common. However, there are several ways that you can reduce relapse risks with the help of Laguna Shores Recovery Center. While working with a treatment facility, you can address underlying trauma, and behavioral patterns, and

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Essential Life Skills You Need for Relapse Prevention

What works for relapse prevention? There is no magic pill, but there are important and basic skills that help you function well to prevent relapses. At Laguna Shores Recovery Center, we like to use “adulting” when referring to these life skills. Adults have to shoulder certain responsibilities that may involve work and other chores in

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5 Ways to Find Emotional Support During Recovery

5 Ways to Find Emotional Support During Recovery

Each recovering individual’s journey will be different, but they all need one thing in common: a support system. Emotional support is critical. You should not have to struggle with your emotions alone. There are strategic ways you can find emotional support throughout your journey. Learning to manage your emotional health is an essential skill to

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Why Is Having Fun Important in Addiction Recovery?

Why Is Having Fun Important in Addiction Recovery?

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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5 Ways to Improve at Effective Self-Care

In today’s modern society, people tend to throw around the term “self-care” loosely. Unfortunately, despite the push in this area, very few successfully implement effective self-care practices. So maybe it is time to pause and reflect on some common pitfalls of ineffective self-care and discover the best ways to care for yourself during recovery. Avoiding

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5 Ways to Improve at Effective Self-Care

In today’s modern society, people tend to throw around the term “self-care” loosely. Unfortunately, despite the push in this area, very few successfully implement effective self-care practices. So maybe it is time to pause and reflect on some common pitfalls of ineffective self-care and discover the best ways to care for yourself during recovery. Avoiding

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How Can I Successfully Navigate 12-Step Meetings?

How Can I Successfully Navigate 12-Step Meetings?

Committing to a 12-Step program can be intimidating for many recovering individuals. In these sessions, people are expected to share personal histories and vulnerabilities. So if you’re hesitant to commit, how should you best navigate this reluctance? Like most treatment programs, a 12-Step peer support group is designed with certain purposes. It might take you

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