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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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Mental Health

10 Self-Care Tips for Improving Your Mental Health

Taking time for self-care isn't selfish, but a necessary part of your mental health. Here are 10 tips to boost your overall well-being.
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How to Support Your Loved One During the Holidays: Communication, Boundaries, and More

The holidays are a time of joy but also a time of stress for families struggling with addiction. Learn how to support your sober loved one during this time.
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The Dangers of At-Home Detox for Drugs and Alcohol

Addicted people unwilling to go to a treatment center may decide to go cold turkey. Painful withdrawal symptoms make this an unadvisable and almost impossible feat. Learn what to do instead.
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How to Give Back This Holiday Season: A Guide for Those in Addiction Recovery

There are many benefits of service in recovery, and it can bring a lot of joy to your life to give back during the holidays. Find out more.
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Trauma & Recovery

Understanding the Different Types of Trauma

Trauma can manifest in different ways depending on a person's experience. Read about types of trauma, the effects, and how to heal.
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Education & Awareness

Impact of Doomscrolling on Mental Health: Understanding and Overcoming the Habit

Consistently doomscrolling news can lead to a negative mindset and social media addiction. Learn more about doomscrolling here.
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How to Be More Comfortable in Social Situations Sober

Being sober in social situations can be challenging at first, but life after addiction is rewarding. Learn tips to navigate social gatherings in recovery.
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More About Drugs

The Growing Concern of “Pink Cocaine"

Pink cocaine is a relatively new designer polydrug with severe consequences, such as OD. Learn more about the risks of the pink cocaine drug here.
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How to Use Breathing Exercises to Ease Stress and Anxiety

Deep breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques can ease stress & anxiety, help prevent relapse, and enhance your sober life. Find out more here.
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More About Drugs

The Dangers and Risks of Nitrous Oxide Abuse

Using nitrous oxide casually is harmful and can lead to a whippet addiction. Learn about nitrous oxide abuse and various treatment options.
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Build a Life You Love: How Routines Help Your Recovery

Addiction recovery offers a new breath of life, but it is a journey with countless challenges and uncertainties along the way. Establishing a structured daily routine is one crucial element that can provide a stabilizing force and help people find lasting sobriety. By following a schedule in sobriety, people can reclaim control, foster self-discipline, and […]
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How Do Continuing Care Programs Support Addiction Recovery?

Continuing care programs are important aspects of addiction treatment, helping people transition from residential to life in recovery.
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