Coping skills are ways that you handle your emotions in the short term. When you are going through difficult times and experiencing a lot of stress, coping skills can help to relieve some of your physical and mental pain. Some people have great difficulty with anger, anxiety, or sadness. Many in early recovery experience these […]
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You may have a solid recovery plan, but all it takes is one moment of weakness to derail your hard work. That’s why you need to be ready with a list of coping strategies and supportive people as soon as you feel that urge to use drugs again. Whether you’re recovering from a drug or
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Addiction recovery is a process of change through which an individual achieves abstinence from a mood-altering substance or behavior. Active addicts spend much time and energy numbing out their emotions and covering up their pain with their drug of choice. This leaves little room for reflection or resolution of past issues. In order to move
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It can be hard to keep up with all the terminology regarding sobriety. Many different terms describe a person’s recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction, but what do they all mean? In this post, we’ll explore some of these standard terms and how they differ from each other. The Difference Between Being Recovered, Being in
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If you watch a group of people in recovery for any length of time, you might get the idea that everyone seems to be a smoker. Smoking cigarettes and recovery often go hand in hand, since people tend to be hesitant to give up this last vice that seems to help them get through tough
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How does one overcome addiction? Over the years, many people have asked this question. Addiction is a complex term, as it can refer to substance abuse or behavioral addiction. Generally, addiction is defined as the compulsive need to engage in a behavior or consume a substance, even when it is no longer enjoyable or necessary.
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Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in the 1930s. At the time, scientific understanding of brain function and addiction was poorly developed. However, AA’s principles are still followed today, and some people do find lasting success and sobriety with this program. That said, AA is not for everyone by any means. You may not know if it’s
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When you struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can be easy to feel trapped and bound by your substance abuse. Many people have failed attempts at sobriety and experience the triggers on a consistent basis. This can make it challenging to have hope for the future and maintain your sobriety. Some people
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Helping others is one of the best ways to help yourself. If you’re in a treatment program for substance abuse or other addictive behavior, you may be getting the message over and over again that addiction is a selfish, self-centered disease. When you’re sober and can think clearly, this idea may seem like an insult
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After hitting your rock bottom and deciding to receive treatment, it’s easy to assume that life on the other side of addiction is guaranteed to be automatically brighter. Although you’re sure to reclaim your power of choice and your physical and mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and avoiding feelings of depression, boredom, and malaise
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