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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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Recovery

The Rise in Non-Alcoholic Drinks and What it Means for Your Recovery
Are non-alcoholic beverages safe for those in recovery? Explore the pros and cons of these drinks and if they are right for you.
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Wellness Topics

Art Therapy: A Gateway to Addiction Recovery
Art therapy is an effective tool in addiction treatment. See how art can become a valuable part of someone’s daily life and benefit their mental well-being.
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Mental Health

What is Family Therapy?
Problems of one family member can impact the whole system. Understand what family therapy is and how it can help you and your loved ones begin to heal.
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Wellness Topics

What Is Auricular Acupuncture?
For people struggling with addiction, acupuncture is proven to help relieve acute withdrawal symptoms and promote mental clarity. Find out how.
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Wellness Topics

Unlocking the Power of Better Nutrition in Recovery
Healthy eating is essential to recovery. Learn how to stick to a balanced diet without sacrificing the foods you love using these tips.
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Addiction Treatment

How to Pay for Rehab
Figuring out how to pay for addiction treatment can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you get started and on your way to recovery.
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Stories of Transformation: Atticus A.
Sobriety Date: March 23, 2020 Discovering himself College Student Dependable friend Music artist Mountainside Treatment Center · Atticus A. Transcript Atticus described substance use as a roller coaster. Each time he smoked weed or took pills, he wanted to challenge himself to go on the more intense ride. Eventually, it became too much and something […]
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How Forgiveness Can Help You and Your Family Heal
Having trouble forgiving a loved one struggling with addiction? Clinician Gabrielle Wynschenk analyzes how and why forgiveness is such a powerful force.
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Wellness Topics

Navigating Labyrinth Walking in Recovery
Labyrinth walking is a powerful complement to traditional recovery tools, serving as a “moving meditation” with a single, continuous path that promotes mindful movement and spiritual healing. This practice helps in addiction recovery by reducing anxiety, enhancing focus, and redirecting neural pathways to lessen cravings. The three stages of the walk, which are Release (in), […]
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Wellness Topics

The Sweat Lodge: Healing with Heat
Sweat lodges are sacred indigenous structures that heal the mind and body. Keep reading to discover how they can benefit your recovery.
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Relationships

Boundaries in Recovery: What They Are, How to Set Them, and Why You Need Them
Setting boundaries is essential in addiction recovery not just for the family, but the person with the substance use disorder themselves. Here's why.
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E-Cigarette Rise in Popularity and its Effects
Teen e-cigarette use has exploded in recent years. With higher nicotine content and cheaper prices, understanding what e-cigarettes are and their effects is crucial.
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