When people enter recovery, it’s usually after addiction has ruled over their life, affecting their health, their relationships, their career, and just about everything else in a negative way. We should be happy to see our addiction go – but strangely enough, that’s not always the case. Most people associate recovery with feelings of release, […]
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Jul
Jul
Nobody enjoys being in a bad mood, yet we all experience it. When this happens, pretty much anything can annoy us – and when we’re feeling grouchy, it may be hard to even pinpoint how that bad mood came about. In addiction recovery, it’s important to consider what it means to be in a bad […]
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Jul
Jul
Relapse is an incredibly scary part of recovery that most people fear because they’re afraid it means they have failed. While nobody enjoys taking a few steps forward just to take a few steps back, the reality is that relapse can provide some valuable insights. For example, relapse can show a person what cues are […]
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Jul
Jul
Have you ever heard a song that made you cry? Or sang at the top of your lungs to a favorite song and instantly felt better? Human beings are wired to tune into sound and rhythm, and songs can have such a profound impact on the human psyche that they actually alter our mood and […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’ve recently completed a treatment program at Alta Loma – congratulations! This is an exciting time for you to begin creating a new life that fits your mental, physical and spiritual needs. You’ve been working incredibly hard to get to where you are today. It’s exciting to think of all the possibilities once treatment […]
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Jul
Jul
Addiction recovery involves a lot of ups and downs that can sometimes feel challenging to push through – especially if you are also battling with mental illness, such as anxiety and depression, or even just having a stressful day. Life in recovery is often a roller coaster, with soaring highs that are followed just as […]
09
Jul
Jul
One of the hardest parts of living with someone who struggles with addiction is that change doesn’t come easy. The way that addiction affects the inner workings of the brain makes it incredibly difficult to overcome. The person in question likely has little control over realizing that they have a problem to begin with – […]
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Jul
Jul
Whether we realize it at the time or not, addiction truly does throw our body and mind out of balance. Our lives become chaotic and unmanageable at times – and once the ball has started rolling, it can be impossible to get back on track. We may fail to follow through with our responsibilities, struggle […]
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Jul
Jul
Perhaps the Beatles said it best – “I get by with a little help from my friends.” Letting go of toxic, unhealthy relationships is an important part of recovery. But learning how to let new people into our lives who can help make us better is equally important – and sometimes it’s easier said than […]
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Jul
Jul
It’s been said that a friend is a gift we give ourselves. Before seeking treatment, your past support system may have been quite unhealthy. You likely spent time with individuals who encouraged your substance use, and felt more comfortable being around people who didn’t necessarily want you to seek out sobriety. Developing new friendships in […]
