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The Battle for Sobriety: Reigniting Faith
Sep 12, 2024 · 4 min

The Battle for Sobriety: Reigniting Faith

It may be difficult to see past the present moment. If this is a moment where your faith is strong, you feel like it will never end. If this moment is full of fear and doubt as you seek to reinforce y…

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The Value of Attending AA/NA Meetings in Recovery
Sep 11, 2024 · 4 min

The Value of Attending AA/NA Meetings in Recovery

External factors can significantly interfere with an individual's ability to maintain long-term sobriety. Although outpatient treatment can provide the professional support needed to maintain progress…

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Simple Strategies for Managing Job Stress During Addiction Recovery
Sep 10, 2024 · 4 min

Simple Strategies for Managing Job Stress During Addiction Recovery

Recovering from addiction is a challenging journey, especially when balancing it with the demands of a job. The workplace deadlines, performance pressures, and interpersonal dynamics can drive up stre…

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Effective Treatment Options for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Sep 9, 2024 · 4 min

Effective Treatment Options for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Receiving a diagnosis for a mental health condition can come with an array of emotions. For example, when diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), an individual may feel both relieved and…

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Understanding the Connection Between Serotonin and Addiction
Sep 3, 2024 · 4 min

Understanding the Connection Between Serotonin and Addiction

Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While society often views it through the lens of behavior and personal choice, there is a growing body of resea…

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Using Breathwork for Anxiety and Stress Relief
Aug 25, 2024 · 5 min

Using Breathwork for Anxiety and Stress Relief

As humans, we are all vulnerable to anxiety and stress from time to time. Moreover, when we are living with mental illness or substance addiction, anxiety and stress can feel unavoidable. Whether an i…

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Managing Recovery With the MAT Approach for Schizophrenia
Aug 23, 2024 · 5 min

Managing Recovery With the MAT Approach for Schizophrenia

Many individuals with schizophrenia face difficulty coping with their symptoms. Although there is no known cure for schizophrenia, it is important for one with a severe case, to maintain treatment for…

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Women, Substance Abuse, and Trauma
Aug 22, 2024 · 4 min

Women, Substance Abuse, and Trauma

A study reported to the National Library of Medicine tracked women with substance abuse disorders and found that 81% had experienced trauma. Trauma was defined as physical, sexual, or emotional abuse…

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Spiritual Awakenings in Alcohol and Drug Recovery
Aug 20, 2024 · 4 min

Spiritual Awakenings in Alcohol and Drug Recovery

We all see the world through a lens of our individual experiences and upbringing. It is easy to assume that our experience is truth, that what we see and feel is what everyone sees and feels. As peopl…

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Lifestyle Changes That Are Conducive to Sobriety
Aug 19, 2024 · 5 min

Lifestyle Changes That Are Conducive to Sobriety

There is no question that recurrent substance use can bring about a great deal of harm to an individual's life. One of these harms is the potential development of addiction, which requires participati…

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Gaslighting: How Addicts Manipulate
Aug 15, 2024 · 4 min

Gaslighting: How Addicts Manipulate

The term "gaslighting" has been thrown around quite a bit in recent media. The term originates from a movie set in the days when houses had gas lamps. The wife is wealthy, and the husband wants someth…

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5 Ways to Become Positive in Recovery From Dysthymic Disorder
Aug 14, 2024 · 4 min

5 Ways to Become Positive in Recovery From Dysthymic Disorder

It is common for someone with dysthymic disorder to fall into a pit of hopelessness and complete despair at some point in their recovery. The uncomfortable effects of dysthymic disorder can be challen…

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