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  • How to Handle Stress at Work and Keep Sobriety | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    How to Handle Stress at Work and Keep Sobriety

    If you asked most adults, one of the places they experience the most stress is at their jobs. For those with substance abuse issues, stress in the workplace can tempt adults to turn to drugs or…

    August 14, 2019 · Silver Ridge

  • How Your Career May Increase Your Risk for Substance Abuse | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    How Your Career May Increase Your Risk for Substance Abuse

    Whether you work a typical nine to five job or your career has you switching your hours every other week, it’s no secret that your job can have a big effect on how you live your life. While many of…

    May 21, 2019 · Silver Ridge

  • How Untreated PTSD Can Lead to Substance Addiction | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    How Untreated PTSD Can Lead to Substance Addiction

    According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 7-8 out every 100 people will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives. And, unfortunately, those who suffer from…

    May 16, 2019 · Silver Ridge

  • How Addiction Can Negatively Affect Mental Health | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    How Addiction Can Negatively Affect Mental Health

    Most people are aware of the ways that substance addiction can negatively affect a person’s physical health — the signs are right in front of them. However, not as many people are aware, or even…

    April 25, 2019 · Silver Ridge

  • What Is ‘Dry Drunk’? | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    What Is ‘Dry Drunk’?

    Years of chronic alcohol abuse can have lasting effects, even after a person achieves sobriety. This is the concept behind “dry drunk,” a condition that occurs due to the lasting effects of alcohol…

    October 11, 2018 · Silver Ridge

  • What Do I Do If I See an Overdose? | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    What Do I Do If I See an Overdose?

    An overdose occurs when a person’s body cannot process the amount of drugs or alcohol a person has ingested. As a result, they can experience potentially life-threatening symptoms. Unfortunately,…

    October 4, 2018 · Silver Ridge

  • Nature Walk Recovery Benefits | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    Nature Walk Recovery Benefits

    Spending time outdoors is often a key element to the process of overcoming substance addiction. Staying inside too much can lead to physical and mental health issues. A return to nature is a vital…

    July 30, 2018 · Silver Ridge

  • Healing Green: Benefits of Horticulture for Recovery | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    Healing Green: Benefits of Horticulture for Recovery

    Immersing yourself in nature is a great way to rejuvenate and heal. Horticulture therapy for recovery is an important way to take full advantage of the physical and mental health…

    July 23, 2018 · Silver Ridge

  • Best Nutrients for Addiction Recovery Food | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    Best Nutrients for Addiction Recovery Food

    There is growing evidence that the foods included in your daily diet have a great impact on overall health. If you are undergoing recovery for substance abuse, making appropriate recovery food…

    July 16, 2018 · Silver Ridge

  • Why Self-Care Is So Important in Recovery | Why Choose Silver Ridge?

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    Why Self-Care Is So Important in Recovery

    When an addiction takes over your life, it can quickly lead to self-neglect. The stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise that inevitably come with addiction perpetuate self-destructive behaviors,…

    April 23, 2018 · Silver Ridge