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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.

AA and NA

Working the 12 Steps, Working Your Recovery

Overcoming addiction is possible, but behavioral changes do not happen overnight. Learn how the 12 Step program can strengthen recovery and change lives.

The Family & Addiction

How to Set Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

Setting boundaries encourages understanding and respect. Learn how families of those in recovery can utilize and benefit from this skill in everyday life.

Drug Addiction

4 Signs of a Hidden Addiction

Addiction is not always noticeable. Discover red flags of a possible substance abuse disorder so you can seek help for a loved one sooner rather than later.

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When Disaster Strikes: How to Prevent Natural Disasters from Triggering a Relapse

Natural disasters can induce anxiety in general, but they are especially destructive to those recovering from addiction. Avoid relapse using these tips.

Recovery

What You Eat Matters in Recovery

Nurturing physical well-being is crucial for people recovering from addiction. Discover the role of nutrition in recovery and which foods are most recommended.

Alcohol

Moderate Drinking Has a Negative Effect on Memory, Study Says

Those who thought drinking in moderation was risk-free may reconsider after hearing the results of a study that links moderate drinking with memory loss.

Mental Health

How to Have Your Best Year Yet

The New Year is a perfect opportunity to get around to doing all those things you have been putting off for weeks, months, maybe even years

Wellness Topics

Simple At Home Workouts to Kick Start Your Fitness Journey

Just because you don’t want to commit to joining a gym, or you don’t enjoy running around your neighborhood, doesn’t mean that you can’t get a workout in. We have created a list of some simple exercises that you can do at home, with no equipment. So, leave the excuses behind, grab a bottle of water, and get ready to feel the burn!