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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.

Mental Health

The Link Between PTSD and Addiction

Many Americans who suffer from PTSD use alcohol or drugs to numb their emotional pain, leading to addiction. Learn about options for treating both conditions.

Recovery

My Journey as a Gay Man in Recovery

For years, Kevin used alcohol to cope with who he was and who he thought he needed to be. His drinking eventually spiraled into alcoholism, and he found at risk of losing everything. In this article, Kevin shares how accepting who he is has played a critical role in his recovery.

Relationships

Understanding Counter-Dependency

Counter-dependency is a complex psychological pattern that can significantly impact relationships, mental health, and personal development. Unlike codependency, where a person becomes overly reliant on others, counter-dependency involves an intense fear of dependence, often leading individuals to push others away-even when they crave connection. This pattern can be particularly difficult to recognize, as it often […]

Mental Health

Top 10 Positive Affirmations to Motivate You

Key Takeaways: This article discusses the use of positive affirmations as a tool for recovery from addiction and mental health struggles. It lists ten specific affirmations to boost self-esteem and motivation and provides tips for incorporating them into a daily routine, such as through journaling, meditation, or visual reminders. The article emphasizes the importance of […]