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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 27, 2021

What Is Cross Addiction?

Cross addiction, also known as addiction transfer, is when an individual substitutes one substance or behavior for another.

Jan 6, 2021

Coping Mechanisms In Addiction Recovery

During addiction, substances become an unhealthy coping mechanism. It is paramount in early recovery to find new healthy coping mechanisms.

Dec 30, 2020

How To Tell If A Loved One Has An Addiction

How do you know if someone else's frustration, erupting emotions, stress or uncertainty is originating from an addiction?

Dec 22, 2020

Is Marijuana Addictive?

Think marijuana isn’t addictive or isn’t a big deal? If any substance is mind or mood altering, it has the potential to be addictive.

Dec 15, 2020

When Alcohol Consumption Becomes A Drinking Problem

Many find it easy to look back and pinpoint when alcohol consumption went from normal drinking to problematic.

Dec 8, 2020

The Role Of Social Support In Recovery

In early recovery, a positive support system will encourage healthy behaviors and offers accountability for when treatment is completed.

Nov 24, 2020

Managing Sobriety For The First 30 Days

It can be overwhelming to think about managing life demands and recovery - but there are tools and techniques for the first 30 days to help.

Nov 19, 2020

Virtual IOP Outpatient Program

Don’t put off starting treatment because virtual treatment programs seem intimidating. Clients have told us it has been an easy process.

Nov 10, 2020

Alcohol Rehab & Substance Abuse Treatment

Understanding what is involved in treatment can help overcome some uncertainty or fear in seeking recovery.

Nov 3, 2020

Tips For Holiday Challenges In Addiction Recovery

Holiday stress, anxiety, time constraints and financial burdens can be risky to sobriety in early recovery. Here are tips to help maintain.

Oct 27, 2020

What It Means To Be Honest, Open & Willing - H.O.W. In Addiction Recovery

From the moment you decide to stop taking substances your body is already rebelling against you. The H.O.W. principles will help.

Oct 20, 2020

Practicing Mindfulness In Addiction Recovery

In addiction recovery, mindfulness helps by increasing one's ability to identify relapse triggers and stressors that may lead to use.

Oct 15, 2020

How Substance Use Affects The Brain

Substance use is like a pinball machine: a substance in the body is the pinball going around causing hits/beeps - that’s the brain reacting.

Oct 13, 2020

Am I An Alcoholic?

If you are contemplating this, consider: Is alcohol causing concerns or troubles? Is alcohol interfering with the way you want to live?

Oct 8, 2020

H.A.L.T. - What It Means For Addiction Recovery

The H.A.L.T. acronym is used in recovery as a reminder to stop and evaluate what you are feeling that could be triggering a craving to use.

Oct 6, 2020

What You Need To Know About Functioning Substance Abuse

People who are heavily using substances but still maintain a semblance of 'normal life' are referred to as Functioning Addicts.

Sep 29, 2020

What Is The Role Of A Counselor In Addiction Recovery?

The role of a counselor in addiction recovery is to help the patient identify goals to achieve and work towards them.

Sep 22, 2020

Best Ways To Help With Addiction Recovery

Living with someone with an addiction can be filled with stress and uncertainty. There are ways you can help during recovery.

Sep 15, 2020

Boredom & Addiction Recovery

For those in recovery, the new “normal” might seem boring, as it is one without the chaos that substances have previously caused.

Sep 8, 2020

Nutrition For Addiction Recovery

In early recovery it is crucial to develop healthy eating habits - giving your body an extra boost to eliminate the negative effects.

Sep 2, 2020

Mobile Apps For Addiction Recovery

Free addiction recovery apps to help those in recovery or struggling with substance use.

Aug 26, 2020

What Are The Types of Addiction Treatment?

Overcoming an addiction isn’t a simple process. It’s more accurate to describe it as a journey with different treatment options.

Aug 19, 2020

In Home Addiction Treatment

In home addiction treatment? Instead of living at a rehab facility, patients can receive outpatient treatment while living at home.

Jul 16, 2020

The Four C's Of Addiction

Oftentimes the simplest way to define addiction is when these factors unique to addiction - known as the four Cs - are present.

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