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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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About Sober Living

Show Yourself Some Love Based on Your Love Language

Learning how to take care of yourself is an important part of recovery. Find out how to best practice self-care and safeguard your sobriety.
Mental Health

Suicide Prevetion: How You Can Help

This World Mental Health Day, learn how you can help prevent suicide.
Teens

How to Spot Drug Use in Teens

Knowing the signs of teen drug use could save your child's life. Learn how to recognize the symptoms before it's too late.
Recovery

Tips for Going Back to Work Without Risking Your Sobriety

Returning to work after leaving treatment can be intimidating. Learn how to stay sober while adjusting to your job and added stress.
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The Ultimate Sober Anniversary Gift Guide

Overcoming addiction is an amazing accomplishment. Celebrate your sobriety milestone with some of these recovery-friendly gifts.
Recovery

The Day My Fear Turned to Wonder

Long before Kendall Svanda joined Mountainside, she was consumed by fear of the unknown. Learn how sobriety helped her embrace her inquisitive nature.
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The Importance of Forgiveness in Recovery

Forgiveness is a critical part of recovery, but forgiving those who have wronged you isn't always easy. Learn how you can embrace forgiveness and strengthen your recovery.
Recovery

11 Lessons I Learned in 11 Years of Sobriety

In 2008, Jessica made the decision to change her life. Now, with 11 years of sobriety under her belt, she is sharing lessons that she has learned along the way.
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5 Things You Should Know If Your Adult Child Is Using

Watching your child struggle with drugs or alcohol can make you feel hopeless and helpless. Learn what you can do to help your loved one overcome their addiction.
Trending Recovery Topics

Interview with Dave from Dopey Podcast

We turn the tables on Dave from Dopey Podcast! He talks about the start of Dopey, his upcoming secret projects, and how his life has changed since getting sober.
Addiction Treatment

Horticultural Therapy for Addiction Recovery

Horticultural therapy promotes healing of the mind and body by giving those in recovery the chance to plant, weed, grow, and harvest crops. Watch Sheree Surdam explain how Horticultural therapy can transform your life!
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How to Recognize Benzodiazepine Addiction

Recognizing the signs of benzodiazepine addiction is not always easy. These are some red flags to look out for.