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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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Wellness Topics

Holistic Healing: Forest Bathing Washes Away Stress
Nature is a scientifically proven stress reliever. Knowing this, we incorporate our beautiful surroundings at the base of the Berkshire Mountains into our programming.
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Alcohol

8 Signs of Alcoholism You Should Know
Learning the signs can go a long way into helping yourself or someone you know get help. Let’s take a look at eight common signs of alcohol dependence.
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More About Drugs

The Opioid Epidemic from Two Different Viewpoints: The Living and The Dead
There’s more than one way to tell a story, especially when that story is the opioid epidemic ravaging the nation.
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Blog

Top 5 Goals for Improving Mental Health in the New Year
New Year’s is the perfect time to set goals that strengthen your mental and physical health. Explore these tips to have sober fun during the upcoming year.
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Blog

Addicted Moms: Hitting Closer to Home Than You Realize
Mothers have multiple responsibilities that cause many to self-medicate with alcohol and prescription drugs. Here are the best addiction treatment options for mothers with busy lives.
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Recovery

Relapse Myths and How to Protect Your Recovery
People in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction often fear relapse. Learning the myths about relapse can help you maintain sobriety and strengthen your recovery.
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Teens

How to Succeed in College After Adderall Treatment
Adderall is a commonly misused stimulant that causes many college students to become addicted. Use these tips to acheive and maintain sobriety in school.
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Blog

What the New Surgeon General Report Means for Addiction
The latest Surgeon General Report from Dr. Murthy highlights how frequently substance use disorders and opioid overdoses occur. Here are his recommendations for fighting addiction.
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Recovery

More Money, More Problems? How to Manage Your Finances in Recovery
Individuals in recovery may struggle to manage their money effectively because any extra money they had during active use went toward drugs or alcohol. These budgeting tips can help.
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Recovery

Know Your Recovery Rights
People in recovery may fear discrimination in their search for housing or jobs. Learn more about the laws and protections in place for individuals recovering from addiction.
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Recovery

What Are the Keys to Long-Term Recovery?
The quality of a person's recovery journey is more meaningful than the length of time one spends in sobriety. Find out more.
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Addiction Treatment

The Most Common Reasons People Don't Go to Treatment
Too many individuals do not seek treatment for their addiction. While some may be in denial that they have a problem, there are other factors that contribute to their decision to avoid rehab.
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