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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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How to Use Sound Bathing for Wellness & Recovery

Sound baths are an ancient, holistic practice gaining modern popularity as an immersive, meditative experience where sound waves from instruments like gongs and singing bowls “bathe” the recipient. The practice is based on vibrational therapy, aiming to restore the body’s natural balance and frequencies that may be disrupted by stress or trauma. These sessions offer […]

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Making it Through, One Day at a Time

Candy shares the ups and downs of her child's struggle with addiction nearly 20 years ago. The mother of 3 reflects on her life back then and how it has changed today.

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Beginner Exercises for Those in Addiction Recovery

Moving your body is a great way to improve your mental and physical health in recovery. Read this guide to know where to start.

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Stories of Transformation: Pat M.

Sobriety Date: 9/11/2001 Loving Husband and Father Grateful Dead Fan (Deadhead) AA and Wellness Advocate Pat struggled with substance abuse most of his early life trying to run from his problems rather than face them. After many obstacles, a few attempts to get sober, and a bit of self-discovery, Pat is now living a beautiful […]

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Sleep and Recovery: Rest Your Way to Better Health

Learn how getting enough sleep benefits your health, and why developing healthy sleep habits is vital to recovering from drug addiction.

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Stories of Transformation: Amy L.

Amy was always interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and striving for good grades, but then addiction got in the way. See what happens when Amy chose to put her own life first.

Wellness Topics

How Qigong Can Transform Your Recovery

Qigong is an ancient Chinese wellness practice that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit. How can qigong help recovery from addiction?

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Why Do People Use Kratom? The Hype Behind Alternative Medicine

Kratom is an herbal, opioid-like substance from Southeast Asia growing in popularity. But are kratom's various uses really safe or beneficial?

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Stories of Transformation: Gaylen M.

Alcohol took center stage for most of Gaylen's early life. Her perseverance along with the support of her loved ones helped her reach a life she never thought was possible.

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The Effects of Marijuana on the Teenage Brain

New York City Council Member (District 3) Erik Bottcher, and Mountainside Chief Medical Officer Dr. Randall Dwenger met at Mountainside NYC in June 2023. Originally recorded by Council Member Bottcher’s social team as an educational post for Instagram, the two discussed how the legalization and normalization of marijuana in New York City has led to […]

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Exploring Ketamine's Potential Benefits and its Consequences

Although ketamine has helped treat mental health disorders like depression and PTSD, the drug has a high risk of abuse and negative side effects. Check out the full story.