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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

How to Tell the Difference Between Sadness vs. Depression in Recovery
Knowing the difference between sadness vs. depression can let you know when to seek help. Learn some of the primary differences here.
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Alcohol

Being in Recovery When Your Partner Drinks Socially
Learning how to be sober while your partner drinks can be a challenge, but with communication & planning, it can be done. Learn more here.
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Alcohol

How to Stop Drug & Alcohol Cravings
Are you having urges to drink? Learn how to manage or reduce alcohol cravings by following these coping strategies.
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Mental Health

The Effects of Stress on the Body
Stress management in addiction recovery is imperative, as stress can trigger a relapse. Learn how to recognize stressors & deal with them effectively here.
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Recovery

Helping a Veteran Family Member Seek Addiction Treatment
Supporting a veteran or military family member with addiction can be tough. However, there are steps you can take to help them. Discover more.
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How Many College Students Misuse ADHD Medications?
ADHD in college students is prevalent, but so is ADHD medication misuse. Learn about this disturbing growing trend and what signs to look for.
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How to Use Narcan Spray
Learning how to administer Narcan spray can help save a life. Read what naloxone is, how to get Narcan, and how to use it in an emergency.
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Drug & Alcohol Rehab and Aftercare for Professionals
Learn more about drug and alcohol recovery, treatment, and aftercare for professionals in the business world and how to navigate recovery.
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Mental Health

How to Manifest Positivity for the Best Year Yet
Mindfulness and gratitude can help you manifest positivity in the upcoming year and beyond. Learn more about the benefits of gratitude and goal-setting here.
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Alcohol

6 Common Alcoholism Myths from an Addiction Specialist
Amy is a licensed counselor with years of experience in the addiction field. She shares common alcoholism myths and debunks them.
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Celebrating Clear: How to Have a Sober Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events in American sports culture, drawing millions of viewers for the ultimate showdown between the best teams in the NFL. For many, this means gathering with friends, indulging in delicious snacks, and, often, enjoying a few drinks. However, for those in alcohol and drug recovery, sober curious […]
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Education & Awareness

What is Trauma Bonding?
Trauma bonding recovery may be challenging, but is doable with the right treatment for narcissistic abuse. Learn more about breaking trauma bonds here.
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