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The Benefits of Peer Mentoring Programs in Addiction Recovery

You are not alone in your recovery journey. As you work toward lasting recovery, there are people that provide the support and motivation you need to make sobriety a reality. Peer mentors share in the struggles associated with addiction and give you the spark you need to stay committed to

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What Are the Benefits of Expressive Art as Therapy in Recovery?

Effective drug treatment programs consist of many different therapies and programs. When utilized to their fullest potential, clients receive the tools they need to be confident in their newfound sobriety. One treatment technique that has shown to be extremely beneficial to clients using expressive art as therapy. Even if a

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Overcoming Shame and Guilt in Addiction Recovery

When you start recovering from the ravages of addiction, you may feel a whirlwind of emotions. The two emotions that are most readily felt are guilt and shame. While it is completely understandable and normal to feel these emotions, being consumed by them is bad for your recovery. If you

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How to Rebuild Trust in Recovery

Drug addiction is an equal-opportunity destroyer of lives. When you are addicted to drugs and alcohol, nothing is spared. Addiction can destroy your physical health, mental health, finances, and employment. Perhaps the one thing that addiction impacts the most is the trust shared with family and friends. If the trust

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Understanding the 12-Step Program

The 12-Step program has been the cornerstone of nearly every drug treatment program. Since the 1930s, the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program has helped countless millions of alcoholics worldwide find sobriety. The 12 steps of AA have provided the template for other self-support programs covering a wide range of addictions. While

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The Impact of Sleep on Addiction Recovery

An effective addiction recovery program has many components. When you think of those important components, 12-step meetings, proper diet and exercise, and building a strong support network come to mind almost immediately. One component that often gets overlooked in addiction recovery is getting restful sleep. It can be argued that

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Understanding the Stages of Change in Addiction Recovery

For many people who are on the outside looking in, addiction recovery is the result of a singular event. The reality is that recovery occurs in stages and that the process of recovery can occur long before someone seeks treatment. In order to fully grasp the width and breadth of

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Supporting a Loved One with a Mental Health Disorder

Are you currently watching a loved one struggle with a mental illness? If you are, you no doubt feel heartbroken and helpless as they slide deeper into their disorder. As they regress to a shell of their former self, you think about how you can help them turn the corner

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Understanding Trauma and its Effects on Mental Health

When people struggle with mental disorders, we often look at it at face value. What many people don’t realize is that mental disorders can be a symptom of deeper issues that have been unresolved for years. Oftentimes, trauma lies at the root of mental health issues. In order to help

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Breaking Down the Myths and Misconceptions About Therapy

The word therapy can bring forth great anxiety and dread. For many people who are seeking treatment for substance abuse, the thought of baring their vulnerabilities and life to complete strangers can be the stuff of nightmares. There are many myths and misconceptions about therapy that make people hesitant to

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Exploring Evidence-Based Therapies in Addiction Treatment

When you enter a drug rehab, what is the number one goal? The first and more obvious answer is to overcome addiction. In order to accomplish that goal, the rehab you choose must have the programs and services that will address your issues. While many rehabs claim their programs are

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