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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.

Sober Fun

Why is Gen Z Interested in the Sober Curious Movement?

The sober curious movement has many Gen Z adults questioning their drinking habits. Learn about the benefits of less alcohol and more sober connection.

Addiction Treatment

12 Signs You Are Ready to Go to Rehab

You don’t need to be physically addicted to drugs or alcohol to need rehab. If substance abuse is causing negative effects in your life, it may be time to seek help. Here are 8 signs that you are ready to go to rehab.

Drug Addiction

Tips For Smoothly Attending a Holiday Party While in Recovery

Holiday parties can bring extra stress for people in recovery. Learn tips to plan ahead, minimize the risk of relapse, and remain committed to sobriety during the festivities.

Mental Health

How to Recognize Depression

How do you know if you’re depressed? Is it sadness or depression? Learn how to recognize depression and what treatments are available.

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Is Ambien Addictive? The Surprising Answer

Ambien abuse can be insidious and those taking it may not know how addictive it is until they’re already caught in the cycle. Learn more about Ambien addiction here.

Alcohol

What is High-Intensity Drinking?

High-intensity drinking can lead to drinking and driving, alcohol poisoning, or can harm your health. Learn more about this trend here.

Mental Health

Anxiety and Negative Self-Talk: How to Cope with Your Inner Critic

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety affects over 40 million people age 18 or older in the United States, over 18 percent of the population. And the interesting thing about anxiety is that, well, the worse it gets, the worse it gets.