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Recovery

Is a Recovery Coach Right For You?

An addiction recovery coach can help you smoothly transition back into the real world after treatment. Learn if this support service is right for you.
Family Wellness

5 Tips for Rekindling the "Spark" in a Relationship

For long-term relationships, that initial "spark" can die down over time. Find out how to rekindle your relationship with these tips.
Addiction Treatment

What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?

After the physical symptoms of withdrawal subside, many people experience post-acute withdrawal syndrome. Learn how to manage these symptoms.
Mental Health

How to Practice Emotional Self-Regulation

By learning emotional self-regulation skills, you can develop healthy coping mechanisms such as self-soothing and setting firm boundaries.
Recovery

What to Do When You Miss Your Addiction

At a certain point in recovery, a person may feel distanced enough from addiction that they begin to romanticize past substance abuse habits. Use these tips to avoid relapse.
Alcohol

How Does Alcohol Withdrawal Affect the Body?

You know you need to quit drinking, but you're worried about withdrawal symptoms. Learn what happens to your body here.
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Quitting Cigarettes is Possible with an Action Plan

With an action plan in place, you can quit smoking and leave behind your dependency on cigarettes for a happier, healthier lifestyle.
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How to Develop Healthy Relationships in Recovery

Dating in early sobriety is not advised. Find out what it takes to develop healthy relationships in recovery.
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What You Say Matters: How Society Talks About Addiction

When it comes to addiction, what you say matters. Learn about what language stigmatizes addiction and creates further harm than help.
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The Power of EMDR

Trauma and addiction often go hand in hand. Learn how EMDR—a treatment that reconceptualizes trauma and negative beliefs—can help.
Drug Addiction

How to Recognize Cocaine Addiction

By recognizing the signs of cocaine use, you can better understand someone's drug abuse and get them the help they need.
Sober Fun

50 Things to Do Instead of Drinking

We put together a list of 50 things to do when you have urges to drink again so you can put your energy into healthy activities and sober fun.