A Relapse Track May Be What You Need to Finally Kick the Habit for Good Addiction is a condition that is difficult to recover from without help. Half of the people in recovery will relapse, but it is not inevitable. It is a reality of the real challenges of addiction. A relapse prevention program offers…
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Enjoy More Summer Holidays in Recovery with These 5 Tips Recovery can be tough at any season, including holidays. When people are in recovery, they are doing their best to stay clean and sober, but life. Life throws triggers, cravings, and other stressors into the mix that makes it really hard to feel like sobriety…
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Why the 12-Step Process is Still Relevant for People in Recovery Recovery is not just a one time thing that someone does and moves on. It is a culmination of decisions and moments which happen over a lifetime of taking little steps to improve their life. The journey is individual for each person but usually…
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Helpful Hints for Licensed Professionals to Maintain Careers in Recovery People struggle with addiction from all corners, no matter what demographic of age, location, or job. Licensed professionals are not immune to the ravages of addiction. It may be harder to admit the need for help as the stigma can keep them from seeking support…
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How to Navigate Convulsions if They Impact Your Life A convulsion is an episode where you might experience rigidity and uncontrolled muscle spasms along with altered consciousness. The spasms cause jerky movements that generally last a minute or two. Convulsions may occur during certain epileptic seizures. You may have convulsions even though you don’t have…
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Try Healthier Habits in Recovery for a Boost Healthy habits are hard to maintain. Eating healthy, exercising, keeping a good body weight, not smoking are just a few that are good for us but we don’t always do them. The healthiest lifestyles are those that help people stay healthy longer and achieve a better course…
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These Cheap Ways to Make Friends and Have Fun in Recovery May Surprise You One of the reasons drinking is so popular is that many drinkers find it helpful in social situations to release tension and be more connected to others. Untreated heavy drinkers struggle with how to imagine life without alcohol. Making friends without…
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Can Healthy Diet Really Help in Recovery? The right fuel in the body can provide an immense amount of energy, support, and mental clarity for a person in recovery. Health is holistic when it comes to diet and overall wellness. Addiction takes a toll on a person’s body but recovery can help a person’s body…
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How Do I Find a Job with a Criminal Record? A person in recovery from addiction can find themselves in legal trouble once, maybe more, depending on their circumstances. Finding a job after getting any kind of criminal record can feel challenging and frustrating. When you are working to rebuild your life, it can feel…
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When a person struggles with addiction and never seeks professional help, it can be challenging to find them the right help. Getting treatment is essential to recovery yet it is not the only thing. Another part is finding supportive rehab throughout the process. For many people, this support can be found in their living environment.…
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