The idea of sobriety sounds both challenging and relieving. The challenge can come from the overwhelming feeling of stopping a behavior that has been so consistent in your life up until now. The relief can come from releasing the obsession with substances and the benefits and growth you can see in health, interpersonal relationships, work […]
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Inpatient addiction treatment is just one of many rehabilitation options available for individuals struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. Inpatient addiction centers typically offer 30, 60, or 90-day treatment options for those who are ready to leave chemical dependency behind them and start the path towards more healthy and happy life. Inpatient rehab is an
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The idea of getting sober can be daunting. It can seem overwhelming- even scary with all the unknown that comes from beginning that process. And it will be an on-going process. However, the process of getting sober and living sober has many benefits. Here are 5 Benefits of Sobriety to Inspire You Getting Active Again-
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Alcohol and drug addiction may seem like a private or solitary issue, but it impacts millions of families around the world. If you are struggling with addiction, please know that you have a ton of supporters and resources, and most importantly, you have millions of individuals who have gone through a similar experience—and are here
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Addiction affects many parts of your life. Your personal relationships, your health, your mental wellness, and your career are all impacted in some way. There are some professions where excessive alcohol or drug use will cost you your career, but that’s not the only case where addiction can damage your livelihood. All professions can be
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Adventure therapy has been a prominent form of recovery for several decades now. It’s very different from talk therapy groups in that it typically takes place in an outdoor setting with experiences that require problem solving skills. In adventure based experiential therapy, you are able to face personal challenges relying only on yourself and your
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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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LGBT Community Faces Greater Risk for Addiction Nearly ten percent of Americans struggle with substance abuse and addiction, a statistic that is quite large compared to the rest of the world, and minorities face a greater chance of substance abuse than others. Ethnic and cultural diversity among addicts has been obvious for decades. Social norms,
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Traditionally, addiction treatment in America has focused upon educational and process groups and individual therapy as primary treatment tools. Each person is different – their experiences with substance use, their backgrounds, their personalities, and their communication styles. Just as individuals differ, so must our approach to addiction treatment. People are not one-size-fits-all, and neither is
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Documentaries are growing in popularity as major streaming services like Netflix and Hulu release new series on well known figures in crime and pop culture. There are a good deal of addiction documentaries on these channels as well and even more produced by individuals sharing their own personal stories of addiction, recovery, its effect on
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