If you are in recovery, you know how important it is to stay present in your day-to-day life. The act of staying present means having a sense of being rooted in your experience in the current moment...
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Benefits of a 12-Step Recovery Program
The 12-step addiction treatment method has played a vital role in the history of American society. Even non-drinkers have likely heard of a 12-step addiction treatment program and can probably name...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse
There is a therapeutic approach to treating addiction that will instill in you an ability to live your life in the present, help you develop healthy methods of managing stress, find emotional...
How Therapy Can Help Addiction Recovery
Deciding to get help to stop using drugs and/or alcohol is the critical first step in any person’s recovery. Admitting that you have a substance use disorder and need professional care to overcome...
The Importance of Relapse Prevention
A relapse prevention program is all about self-control, learning important coping skills, and coming to a better understanding of one's self, triggers, emotions, tendencies, weaknesses, and...
The Struggle of Recovery During COVID
2020 through 2021 has been a difficult time for most everyone. However, the pandemic has been especially challenging for those battling addiction during COVID. The increased levels of stress, fears...
Understanding the Cycle of Recovery
The cycle of addiction recovery is anything but straightforward. The addiction cycle and the recovery from it should be viewed as a lifelong journey that can be difficult, scary, but ultimately...