Sobriety

Dating or Waiting: Understanding the Impact of Romantic Relationships on Sobriety

Dating or Waiting: Understanding the Impact of Romantic Relationships on Sobriety

Rebuilding or building new relationships in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) can be challenging. Relationships with peers can often enhance your life in recovery and help you stay on the path to sober living. When it comes to romantic relationships, however, you may need to think carefully. There is always the risk that managing

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5 Tips for Repairing Relationships During Early Sobriety

5 Tips for Repairing Relationships During Early Sobriety

Addiction is a chronic disease that can negatively affect a person’s health, quality of life, and social relationships. While many people understand these effects, not everyone realizes that addiction may become the root of family and other relational dysfunctions. The battle with addiction can leave a trail of damaged relationships. However, with the right kind

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What Happens After Residential Rehab?

What Happens After Residential Rehabilitation?

Completing a residential rehabilitation program is an achievement worth celebrating. You decided to make a change within your life and are one step closer to lasting change. Taking a moment to recognize that following through is a great accomplishment. Unfortunately, assuming that residential treatment fixed all your problems just doesn’t work. It is important to

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The Importance of Honesty and Transparency During Recovery

The Importance of Honesty and Transparency During Recovery

A sober and balanced lifestyle has a continuous and rewarding effect on everything else in your life. So how do recovering individuals get to this destination? Two key principles that define this transition from addiction to recovery are honesty and transparency. If you learn and abide by these rules, you will see improvements not just

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Is the Danger of Relapse Real for People Who Have Achieved Long-Term Sobriety?

Is the Danger of Relapse Real for People Who Have Achieved Long-Term Sobriety?

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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5 Facts About the Mind-Body Connection to Help You Maintain Sobriety

5 Facts About the Mind-Body Connection to Help You Maintain Sobriety

Did you know that an important feedback loop runs between your body and your mind? The parts of the body are individual but not separate, meaning they are interconnected and strongly influence each other. In addiction recovery, this phenomenon is known as the mind-body connection. Believe it or not, drug and alcohol abuse can negatively

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