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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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Coping with Trauma Dissociation and Flashbacks in Recovery

Trauma-related dissociation and flashbacks can impact your daily life. Discover how to cope with these symptoms of PTSD quickly.
Drug Addiction

The Comedown, Crash, or Rebound Effect of Drugs

One of the most difficult scenarios of addiction is the constant need to feel the effects that medication provides, especially when it has worn off. The comedown, crash, and rebound effects refer to the body’s physical and psychological response once the effects of drugs have subsided. They are the body’s way of adjusting to its […]
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What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences? (ACEs)

Some people are struggling with trauma and don't realize it. Understand the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to heal.
Drug Addiction

Babies Born into Addiction: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

Over 10,000 babies are born into addiction with neonatal abstinence syndrome each year—learn how to prevent NAS, treatment, and support.
Trauma & Recovery

The Connection Between Veterans, PTSD & Substance Abuse

About a third of veterans with substance abuse disorder also have PTSD. Learn the side effects and how to help yourself or a loved one.
About Sober Living

Overcoming the Habit of Lying in Addiction Recovery

Lying in recovery or being or not being honest in sobriety can persist even after one stops using a substance. Learn the downfalls of lying and how to break the habit.
Addiction Treatment

Detox vs Rehab: Making the Right Choice

Understanding the differences between detox and rehab help with making an informed choice in your recovery journey. Learn more about detox vs rehab here.
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Reclaiming Fun: Strategies to Avoid Summer Drinking Without Missing Out

The allure of summer drinking can be hard for those trying to abstain from drinking. Read how to reject FOMO and avoid summer binge drinking.
Addiction & Related Topics

How Does Addiction Affect the Brain?

Addiction affects the brain in many ways, but the good news is brain neuroplasticity can help reverse the effects. Learn more about the addicted brain here.
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Can Emotional Abuse Lead to PTSD?

PTSD is often associated with military combat, but this condition can develop from emotional abuse. Learn the signs and how to find healing.
Recovery

The Key to Happiness is Gratitude

It’s important to practice an “attitude of gratitude” in your life - not to fake happiness, but to find real joy that can enhance your physical, spiritual, and mental health
Alcohol

The Harm of Binge Drinking During Pregnancy

Binge drinking during pregnancy is not just harmful to the fetus – it can also harm you both before conception. Learn how binge drinking is destructive to the body.