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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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Drug Addiction

What Is Dirty Sprite (Lean)?
The “Dirty Sprite” drink (or Lean), is a popular club drink that mixes codeine, soda, and antihistamines. Learn more about the dangers of Dirty Sprite here.
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Blog

A Safe Guide to Pain Management When You're Prescribed Opioids
Pain management in addiction recovery is an important topic—do you take what’s prescribed or opt for an alternative? Learn more about pain management here.
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Drug Addiction

Navigating the Workplace for Those in Recovery
Navigating recovery at work is not without its challenges. How do you handle peer pressure to drink? Do you tell your boss? Find out how to manage sobriety at work.
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Alcohol

10 Reasons Not to Drink Alcohol
It is no secret that alcohol is damaging to your health, but you may surprised to learn just how much it can affect your mind and body. Here are 10 common side effects of alcohol consumption.
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Mental Health

Jump Into Spring with Emotional Spring Cleaning
Self-care for mental health is important & there’s no better time to start than Spring. Find out more about emotional spring cleaning here.
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Relationships

How to Build a Support Network in Recovery
Having a strong support network and recovery support group is a must in sobriety, as we need connection to heal. Learn more about finding support systems here.
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Mental Health

Neurodiversity and Addiction: A Hidden Population
The rates of neurodiverse individuals struggling with addiction is a growing issue. Learn more about drinking, drug use, & addiction in the autism community​ & resources to help.
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Blog

Mastering the Language of AA: Key Terms You Need to Know
If you are new to or considering AA, it can be daunting at first. Feel more prepared with the help of this beginner's guide to AA terms.
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Recovery

Dreaming About Relapsing? Find Out What It Means
Ever had a dream about relapsing and using again? Learn what these unnerving dreams can mean and what you can do to safeguard your sobriety.
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Education & Awareness

From Painkillers to Heroin: An All Too Common Path
The amount of people who are addicted to prescription painkillers continues to grow, with an estimated 2.1 million people currently misusing opioids in the United States. And for many, the transition from prescription drug misuse to heroin addiction is an easy one.
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Drug Addiction

What Are Moon Rocks? Understanding the Risks and Dangers
Moonrocks are a potent form of THC concentrate that has the potential for abuse and cannabis addiction symptoms. Learn more about the dangers of moon rocks here.
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Addiction Treatment

4 Reasons to Try Therapy: A Path to Healing and Growth
There are many reasons to try therapy, whether you’re in addiction recovery or just need someone to talk to. Find out more about the benefits of therapy here.
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