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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.

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.

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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Learning Tolerance for a Better Recovery

People in recovery are often advised to grow by embracing what makes them uncomfortable. Discover methods that promote patience, tranquility and self-awareness.

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The Truth Behind the High Rates of Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ Community

According to the American Psychological Association, minority stress is behind it. While times have changed, members of the LGBTQ community are still the minority and face incredible amounts of discrimination and prejudice that can trigger stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders.

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How Nature Helps Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

Not only is nature a beautiful escape from everyday reality but it can have life changing effects, particularly on those recovering from substance abuse.

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The Trump Administration vs The Opioid Epidemic

During the last month, several legislations have been proposed that could greatly affect the opioid epidemic and drug addiction in general.

Carfentanil: A New Killer on the Loose

While many accidental overdoses last year involved Fentanyl, there is an even more dangerous drug hitting the streets, Carfentanil.

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Could Smoking Cigarettes Cause a Relapse?

Some smokers in recovery insist that cigarettes curb drug and alcohol cravings. Discover why nicotine can actually disrupt treatment and trigger relapse.

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Tips for Hanging Out With a Friend Who’s In Recovery

Take into consideration what types of environments might best support your friend's sobriety.

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The Real Cost of Addiction

Discussing addiction in the workplace might be taboo, but with the increasing economical toll that it is taking we can no longer ignore it.

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Real Talk on Managing Relationships Without Relapsing

Navigating personal relationships can be difficult for people in recovery, especially those in early recovery. In this short video, Jessica Dolan shares how she spends time with family and friends who may not be in recovery and how she has fun without risking relapse.

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6 Steps for Setting Boundaries with Someone in Recovery

What Does It Feel Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal?

Detox vs. Rehab? Which is Right for You?

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Learning Tolerance for a Better Recovery

The Truth Behind the High Rates of Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ Community

How Nature Helps Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

The Trump Administration vs The Opioid Epidemic

Carfentanil: A New Killer on the Loose

Could Smoking Cigarettes Cause a Relapse?

Tips for Hanging Out With a Friend Who’s In Recovery

The Real Cost of Addiction

Real Talk on Managing Relationships Without Relapsing

WNWY: Dr. Mark Green on Medication-Assisted Treatment

What Is Acupuncture?

5 Ways to Say No to Relapse Without Saying No to Fun

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