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6 Steps for Setting Boundaries with Someone in Recovery

When someone pursues recovery, your relationship with them can change for the better. By setting up boundaries early on and communicating your feelings effectively, you and your loved one can develop a mutual respect that tends to your needs just as much as their sobriety. Follow these 6 important steps from Addiction Recovery Coach Rick Lepkowski.

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What Does It Feel Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal?

Drug and alcohol withdrawal is a painful and disruptive period of time, but there are ways to alleviate these difficult symptoms. By using pain management tools and healthy coping mechanisms, experiencing withdrawal can be more manageable.

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Detox vs. Rehab? Which is Right for You?

Although many use these terms interchangeably, detox and rehab each have their own purpose. While detox primarily focuses on addressing the physical effects that addiction has had on the body, rehab focuses more on the psychological effects.

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Recovery

I’m a Gay Male Addict in Recovery
Overcoming addiction is never easy, especially when you are a part of the LGBTQ community. In this article, Lloyd shares his experience as a gay man in recovery.
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Mental Health

How to Recognize Depression
Approximately 16.2 million American adults suffer from depression. Learn how to recognize it and what you can do to help.
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Blog

NY Bans Alcohol Ads on City Property
Alcohol abuse is a prominent issue among New Yorkers. Mayor Bill de Blasio is hoping to help by banning alcohol advertising on city-owned property.
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Alcohol

1 in 9 U.S. Women Drink During Pregnancy, Report Says
New research shows that 1 out of 9 women drink while pregnant. Learn why so many pregnant women are consuming alcohol.
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Mental Health

5 Things to Do on Your Mental Health Day
Is all the added stress taking a toll on your mental health? Then maybe it’s time to step back and let your mind recharge. Here are 5 ways you can start reprioritizing your mental well-being.
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Blog

PTSD: What You Need to Know
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects over 24.4 million Americans. Learn what can cause it, how to recognize the symptoms, and how you can help someone who is struggling.
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Blog

Is It Sadness, or Is It Depression?
Sadness and depression are often thought to be the same. Here’s why this misconception is harmful and how you can distinguish depression from the blues.
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Opioids

Dear Heroin
Watching someone close to you struggle with addiction is heartbreaking, especially if you were once in their shoes. In this article, Michael Ahearn, shares what it feels like to watch those you love relapse.
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Family Wellness

How to Talk to Your Loved One About Your Mental Health
Talking to your friends and family about your mental health isn’t always easy. Here are some tips to help you have this important conversation and get the support you need.
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Recovery

Nutrition & Addiction: Tips for Recovery
Addiction takes a tremendous toll on the body. This is how nutrition can help you recover.
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AA

How 12 Step Fellowship Helps You Stay in Recovery
Forming your own support circle to help you overcome any challenge that comes your way is crucial. This is how 12 Step can help you find the support and understanding you need to succeed.
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Teens

Electronic Cigarettes: What You Need to Know
Approximately 3.6 million teens use e-cigarettes. Learn just how dangerous this new trend is.
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