It’s Okay to Feel Sad When You Leave Addiction Behind Have you ever had to say goodbye to a best friend? It feels a little like this to someone choosing to leave drugs and alcohol behind. If you look online, you can find letters by individuals in early recovery written to their drink or drug […]
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The practice of calming your body and mind through breath and relaxing postures creates an experience of peace and comfort. This is the same psychological state addicts are often searching for with substance use, which makes yoga a key element of mindfulness therapy in a recovery program. It also teaches people how to live with
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One man’s story of recovery Daniel Henderson shares how recovering from alcohol addiction was harder than surviving a 200-foot fall. Read the full story here.
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Ways to Find Excitement Without Drugs and Alcohol  Adrenaline is a powerful, natural stimulant – a hormone that causes almost immediate responses in the body. Adrenaline will trigger changes in heart rate, breathing, perspiration, visual focus, saliva production, not to mention its effect on mood. Adrenaline is what triggers our natural fight or flight
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A new year is upon us once again and that means it’s time to set resolutions that help us become the best version of ourselves. Approach this new year by thinking about what that best version of yourself looks like. Who do you want to be? What do you want to do? Keep that in
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To Those Struggling with Addiction Are you struggling with addiction? You are not alone, but sometimes it can feel that way. When we are caught in a cycle of addictive thoughts and behaviors, we isolate. We wonder if others are judging us. We feel ashamed and afraid. We are at once confused and reckless. We
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This time of year is filled with joy, love, and holiday-spirit. But it can also come with triggers and stress, especially affecting those in recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Those fresh out of treatment and those with years of sobriety face holiday temptations and social gatherings that can create uncomfortable situations. It doesn’t have
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Holidays and Addiction Recovery: Difficult Situations and How to Deal with Them The holiday season has officially arrived and, along with the traditions, music, and celebrations come some potentially difficult challenges if you are in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse. There may be some gatherings you’re really looking forward to and others you entirely
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No matter which holidays you celebrate, this time of year reminds us to show our love and appreciation for those we’re close to. Holidays can be a challenging time to get, or remain sober. Why not gift your loved one in recovery with something that will inspire them to stay strong and enjoy a sober
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With the holiday season upon us those recovering from drugs and alcohol have a lot to be grateful for. Our recovery alumni often give us positive updates on their newfound happiness after leaving our center. And we love to hear it! One such alumni let us know he was “able to rekindle passions in my
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