• Top 5 Productive Ways to Maintain Sobriety in Retirement

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    If you’re in the middle of your life or just beyond and you find yourself worrying about how to avoid relapse in retirement, you’re [...]

  • 5 Tips for Staying Sober After Leaving a Sober Living Home

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    Sober living homes can be a huge asset to those recovering from an addiction, between the non-negotiable sober environment and the establishment of healthy habits [...]

  • How Outdoor Activities Help Maintain Sobriety

    How Outdoor Activities Help Maintain Sobriety

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    Upon completing your treatment for substance abuse, you will likely have to re-evaluate how you spend your time in your everyday life and incorporate activities [...]

  • How You Can Manage Chronic Pain While Staying Sober

    How You Can Manage Chronic Pain While Staying Sober

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    One of the most common reasons that adults find themselves struggling with addiction is due to their taking prescription medications in an effort to manage [...]

  • How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Immune System

    How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Immune System

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    When an adult consumes alcohol or uses drugs for an extended period of time, the effects of their addiction can affect them on a [...]

  • Signs You May Be Close to Relapsing

    Signs You May Be Close to Relapsing

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    Common Symptoms of a Potential Relapse Recovery doesn't simply end once you leave your treatment facility. It is an ongoing process that requires determination and [...]

  • How to Avoid Relapsing During the Holidays

    How to Avoid Relapsing During the Holidays

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    The holiday season brings about some of the most joyous parts of the year. From decorating the house and taking matching holiday photos to munching [...]

  • How the Holiday Celebrations May Risk a Relapse

    How the Holiday Celebrations May Risk a Relapse

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    For many people, the holiday season is the time of year when they get to spend some quality time with their loved ones. But for [...]

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    What to Expect at a Nar-Anon Meeting

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    While many people may think that addiction primarily impacts the person’s struggling with substance abuse, it actually takes a significant toll on those close to that [...]

  • Pitfalls to Avoid During Early Recovery

    Pitfalls to Avoid During Early Recovery

    376 words|1.9 min read|

    Contrary to popular belief, addiction recovery doesn’t end when you leave your treatment center. In fact, your recovery will be an ongoing journey that you’ll [...]

  • Staying Sober During the Summer

    Staying Sober During the Summer

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    There are few people in this world who don’t look forward to summer with extreme anticipation. We’re sure you’ve already made fun summer plans with [...]

  • Helpful Ways to Cope with Summer Cravings

    Helpful Ways to Cope with Summer Cravings

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    For most people, summer is the time of year to relax, spend time with family, and maybe get a tan at the beach. However, for [...]

  • How to Overcome Anxiety While Staying Sober

    How to Overcome Anxiety While Staying Sober

    373 words|1.9 min read|

    There are many reasons why someone struggles with addiction, but one of the most common reasons stems from stress and anxiety. Individuals who don’t understand [...]

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    Tips for a Midlife Career Change in Early Recovery

    571 words|2.9 min read|

    During addiction treatment, many people come to the realization that their former career simply isn’t conducive to recovery. In some cases, it’s the work [...]

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    Now What? How to Reintegrate Into the Workplace After Addiction Treatment

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    It’s time to go back to work now that you’ve completed addiction treatment. Reintegrating into the workplace does present a set of challenges, but [...]

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    3 Tips for Refreshing Your Recovery Resolutions

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    As another new year approaches, it’s natural to think about your recovery journey and look for ways to strengthen it. You may have already made [...]