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Addiction Recovery Blog
RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY
Supporting Individuals On Their Journey To Recovery
Addiction recovery resources, articles and information to educate and empower those seeking a path to recovery. It's an invaluable tool for anyone looking for guidance, insight, and support in overcoming addiction or helping a friend or family member on their path to recovery.
Jan 6
Sibling Perspectives: Supporting a Brother or Sister in Recovery
Supporting a sibling through addiction recovery is a journey that intertwines compassion, understanding, and resilience. As brothers and...
Dec 2, 2024
How to Foster a Recovery-Friendly Home Environment
Creating a supportive home environment is a pivotal component in the journey toward addiction recovery...
Oct 8, 2024
How Outpatient Treatment Can Help Substance Abuse Recovery
Outpatient treatment offers flexible substance abuse recovery with therapy and support while maintaining daily life.
Sep 18, 2024
How To Know If An Addict Is Serious About Recovery
Determining if an addict is serious about recovery means observing behaviors/attitudes that indicate genuine commitment and ongoing effort.
Aug 15, 2024
Setting Healthy Boundaries In Addiction Recovery
Having healthy boundaries helps create a safe space where you can heal, grow, and build a better life in addiction recovery.
Jul 23, 2024
How To Support A Parent In Recovery
Watching a parent struggle with addiction can be challenging. It requires patience, understanding & active support. Here’s how you can help.
Jun 18, 2024
Role Of An Addictionologist In Addiction Recovery
Guiding patients through the recovery process, an addictionologist offers a blend of medical expertise and compassionate care.
May 15, 2024
The 12 Steps of AA
The 12 Steps of AA continue to transform lives. Learn more about the 12 Steps and help finding sobriety from addiction, healing, and growth.
Apr 17, 2024
8 Barriers To Addiction Treatment
More than 4 in 10 adults who need addiction treatment do not get care - but why not seek treatment? What barriers are in the way?
Mar 13, 2024
Signs You Are Enabling An Addict
Recognizing signs of enabling can help family members and loved ones stop enabling behaviors and encourage the addicted person to seek help.
Feb 14, 2024
How Can Family Be Involved In The Addiction Treatment Process?
Involving family members in the addiction treatment process is beneficial for both the family and the person in recovery.
Dec 20, 2023
Navigating The Bermuda Triangle Of Addiction
A perfect storm of drug, alcohol, and family issues during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years is the Bermuda Triangle of addiction.
Sep 20, 2023
Habit Vs Addiction
While habits can become deeply rooted and hard to break, they are not the same as compulsive behavior that comes with addiction.
Sep 13, 2023
The Role Of Medication In Addiction Treatment
Addiction is challenging - effective treatment may include medication to lessen cravings and withdrawal so individuals to focus on recovery.
Aug 23, 2023
Addiction Denial
Individuals with addiction may deny behaviors or signs of addiction. How to know if they are in denial of addiction, and when to seek help.
Aug 16, 2023
The 5 Pillars Of Addiction Recovery
Recovery from addiction involves five foundational pillars of comprehensive and holistic well-being.
Jul 26, 2023
Why Aftercare Is Important To Recovery
Aftercare plays a vital role in maintaining long-term sobriety and preventing relapse by allowing patients to be connected and accountable.
Jul 21, 2023
Hangover Signs & Symptoms
Hangovers after a night of drinking can be painful. But what are the signs and symptoms of a hangover- and when does it become an emergency?
Jul 19, 2023
Kane County DUI Evaluations
It's intimidating learn all the steps in the DUI process - we aim to make the process simple.
Jun 21, 2023
5 Rules Of Recovery
Wondering if you’re on the right track to recovery? These 5 rules are helpful to keep you centered and on the path to recovery.
Jun 14, 2023
What You Learn In Family Therapy
Family members are encouraged to join family therapy and assist their loved one in recovery. But what do you learn in family therapy?
May 24, 2023
What Is Considered Heavy Drinking?
Heavy drinking means exceeding the recommended limit for moderate or low-risk drinking. But what is low-risk and what is excessive?
May 16, 2023
How Addiction Affects Family & Friends
Addiction can have devastating effects on an individual, but can also impact the family members and friends around them in unexpected ways.
Apr 18, 2023
Alcoholism, Genetics & Family History
Does alcoholism run in families? Research shows genetics is half responsible, but factors including family history play a significant role.
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