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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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A Year of Step, Through My Eyes
While not everyone’s path to healing looks the same, for many, the journey to sobriety includes learning about the 12 Steps of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). But could the steps also help someone who isn’t in recovery?
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10 Podcasts For Recovery And Wellness
Mountainside alumni have curated a list of 10 podcasts on sobriety and wellness that you should know about for continuing your journey in recovery.
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Addiction Treatment

What To Do When An Insurance Company Denies Your Mental Health Claim
While federal and state laws require insurance companies to cover mental health and substance use disorder treatment, many people face an uphill battle in getting insurance companies to authorize treatment for mental health. From complicated policies to overly restrictive thresholds for medical necessity and lengthy waiting periods, affordable behavioral care can be nearly impossible to […]
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10 Books About Addiction and Recovery You Should Read
Our alumni told us the books that helped them in recovery; we compiled them into a list to help you find the one that will inspire you in your journey too.
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Recovery

The Important Lesson I Learned from My Relapse
Despite its stigmas, relapsing does not mean you will never be able to achieve sobriety. Zachary Cohn discusses what he learned through his own experiences.
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Trending Recovery Topics

Addiction on the Big Screen: How Movies Portray Substance Abuse
Movies have the ability to make a profound impact on society. Check out how these films did their part by shining a spotlight on substance abuse.
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Trending Recovery Topics

Busted: Debunking The Myth That Drugs Enhance Musical Creativity
Debunking the long-running notion in popular culture that the use of drugs fosters creativity, notably amongst musicians.
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Wellness Topics

How to Build an At-Home Wellness Retreat
Looking to find inner-peace from the comfort of your home? Wellness Coordinator Mairead Fogarty shares her tips on how to do that.
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Why Smoking Marijuana Is Especially Dangerous During the Pandemic
Since the pandemic began, marijuana use has increased. We discuss why this is happening and the risks of smoking this drug when it comes to COVID-19.
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Mental Health

Take Care of Your Mental Health and Overcome Life's Curveballs
Being healthy is more than just physical fitness, it's about improving your mind too. Here's how to start taking care of your mental health
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About Sober Living

Sober Valentine's Day: Navigating the Holiday in Recovery
Valentine's Day can be overwhelming, especially when you're sober, but it doesn't have to be. In this interview, Jesse Wright, a recovery coach at Mountainside who is in recovery himself, shares his tips for enjoying the day (and dating in general) without alcohol.
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The Family & Addiction

Why Your Loved One Using Again Is Not the End of the Road (And What You Can Do)
Is your loved one struggling with substance abuse? Recovery Coach Rick Lepkowski shares why it is important to take care of your own well-being as well.
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