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.
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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.
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.
Jul 9, 2020
Will My Employer Find Out I'm In Addiction Treatment?
Care Addiction Center will not notify your employer. Learn more about how we protect your privacy and how you are covered under Federal Law.
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