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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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Happy Hormones and the Science of Addiction
“Happy hormones” help with joy, relationships, and regulating stress and anxiety. Learn how addiction impacts these neurotransmitters.
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Avoiding Toxic Family Relationships in Recovery
It's vital to surround yourself with the right people. Learn about toxic family relationships in recovery and how to handle them.
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Single & Sober on Valentine’s Day? Beat the Blues
Valentine's day can often bring on feelings of loneliness and depression. For those in recovery, this can be triggering and lead to a relapse. Protect yourself against the valentine's day blues, and learn how to strengthen your recovery.
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Addiction Treatment

What is Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment?
Motivational Interviewing can support long-term addiction recovery and reduce the risk of relapse. Discover more about this therapy approach.
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What Is Kratom? Everything You Need to Know
Kratom use is surging in the US. People are seeking out the drug for its calming and stimulating effects, but they are also unaware of the harmful side effects and risk of addiction.
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4 Things That Are Keeping You Up at Night
When you can't get enough sleep, you can't function. Learn how to get better sleep at night with a few easy lifestyle changes.
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10 Things To Expect From a Nar-Anon Meeting
If you are a family member or friend of someone dealing with addiction, take solace in Nar-Anon support groups designed to address any concerns about their use.
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What is Tianeptine? Side Effects, Risks, and Addiction
People are using tianeptine or "gas station heroin" to reduce depression and improve brain function. Find out the risks of this dietary supplement.
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Xanax: How It Affects Your Mind and Body
Xanax is the 5th most prescribed drug in the US. Learn about the effects it can have on the mind and body.
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Trauma & Recovery

What Is Gaslighting?
If someone is questioning your memory or downplaying your feelings, you might be a victim of gaslighting. See common examples of gaslighting and learn about solutions.
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AA and NA

How to Find the Right Sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Recovery is a lifelong journey that requires support from others. Learn how to find the right sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
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Alcohol

Can Binge Drinking Lead to Liver Disease?
Heavy drinking has many effects on the body. Explore the link between binge drinking and liver disease and what you can do.
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