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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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Outpatient Treatment: Addiction Treatment That Fits Your Life
Many think that inpatient addiction counseling is more effective than other treatment options, but outpatient programs can be equally - if not more - beneficial.
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Recovery

Addiction & Recovery: Real Talk on Talking About Your Recovery on the Job
In this video, clinician Whitney Balliet offers advice on individuals sharing their recovery status with their employers.
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How Friendships Impact Your Life
Just because your friend does something stupid, it doesn’t mean you should do it too. But the truth is you’re more likely to.
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Teens

Addiction & Recovery: Real Talk on Helping Teens Resist Drugs and Alcohol
In this video, our Family Wellness Manager, Tina Muller, shares with parents some techniques for empowering their teens to resist peer pressure to try drugs and alcohol.
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Drug Addiction

Synthetic Opioids: What Is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a powerful medication that has been seen in headlines across the country. To learn more about this pain medication, watch the short video.
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Addiction Treatment

Client Empowerment: Taking Charge of Addiction Treatment
Client empowerment allows people to gain control over their own lives and increases their ability to act on issues they feel are important to their healthcare.
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Recovery

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Sobriety
When you become sober, there is no shortage of opinions on how you can strengthen your recovery. Therapists, family, friends, sponsors – everyone has their own idea of what will work for you.
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Wellness Topics

Somatic Writing: Writing from the Heart
Let the mindful practice of somatic writing inspire you to get in touch with your inner self, unleash your creative side, and strengthen your recovery.
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Wellness Topics

How to Wake Up Like a Champ
If the first thing you have to do in the morning is convince yourself that the day isn’t going to suck, or if you have to take an antacid to soothe your stomach, then you may be experiencing anxiety or depression.
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Is Medical Marijuana An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction?
Dr. Randall Dwenger, explores the debate around medical marijuana as a treatment for opioid addiction. Does he believe medical marijuana can be a pathway to recovery?
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Leandro Carvalho Talks About Fitness, Wellness, and Recovery
Carvalho is an expert in his field, and he was generous in sharing his fitness know-how with the Mountainside community. Our commitment to wellness is evident in its programming, and fitness is a key element in helping clients transition into recovery
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What You Should Ask Your Doctor Before Filling Painkiller Prescription
The average person probably doesn’t know what the opioid crisis means for them. If prescribed an opioid medication by their doctor, should they fill the prescription? What information should the doctor be giving them? What questions should they ask to ensure their safety and that of their family?
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