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Sobriety
Boredom is a part of daily life, which can be detrimental for someone in early sobriety. Many people who have recently achieved abstinence find themselves with lots of free time. Getting caught up in a negative thought process can be easy when you don’t have anything to do. First of all, it is important to
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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
Social life is essential for someone who is recovering from addiction. Let’s face it: going to treatment was hard, and you need to have some fun. However, your social life will now look different. You must work on rebuilding your social life now that you have had the opportunity to develop healthy habits and avoid
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Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT 

