Sharing your personal journey in recovery can be extremely difficult. Your experiences are just that: yours. You never have an obligation to invite others on your journey. However, if you want to share your story with friends and family, make sure that you are prepared mentally and emotionally. Telling friends and family about your addiction […]
Category Archives: Recovery
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Art therapy offers an active form of treatment that engages both mind and body. The practice works well with talk therapy, 12-step programs, and other traditional treatment options for individuals overcoming addiction, allowing participants to approach healing creatively. Art therapy has proven to be beneficial for individuals coping with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, substance addiction, […]
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Frequent exercise should be a part of everyone’s routine, regardless of their experiences with substance use. Staying active is especially beneficial to individuals recovering from SUD, however, because it keeps muscles healthy and internal processes regular. Whether it’s playing team sports, seeking outdoor activities, lifting at the gym, or walking around your neighborhood, exercise has […]
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Substance use disorders alter behavior, causing individuals to act in unusual and unexpected ways. Dramatic shifts in personality can strain a romantic relationship, causing partners to distance themselves from each other. With treatment, the adverse effects of long-term substance abuse can subside, and a familiar order may re-establish itself. However, the rift caused by the […]
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Workplace stress can incite or increase symptoms of substance abuse disorders. For those who suffer work-related anxiety or depression, stepping away from the job to focus on recovery from substance abuse is a healthy choice. Without the time commitment of a full- or part-time job, however, they may find that they are frequently restless and […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to get used to living an introverted existence at home. As the world begins to re-open, you may be feeling very anxious about being surrounded by a lot of people, especially if COVID-19 is still going on. Take it slow and be patient with yourself; there’s no rush to […]
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Participation in social activities will benefit your recovery from substance addiction and associated mental health disorders. When you live alone, however, access to those activities are limited. While those who live with roommates or family members have constant access to socialization, you will have to seek it. Living alone is great, but because social groups […]
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Cannabis withdrawal syndrome is a condition that medical professionals have recently begun to understand. It was not introduced in the DSM-5 until 2013 and has long been misunderstood. Signs of cannabis withdrawal syndrome include anxiety, depression, irritability, lowered appetite, difficulty sleeping, restlessness, and other uncomfortable symptoms. If you are a chronic or heavy marijuana user, […]
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Drug addiction can be a hard habit to kick, and recovery is rarely a simple, straightforward process. Randy Kemp used to struggle with drug addiction over twenty years ago. After sticking with addiction recovery, Randy Kemp turned his life around by reuniting with the son he gave up for adoption when he was just a […]
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Most of us have heard of the 12-Step program before, but we may still be fuzzy on the details. According to the American Addiction Center’s website, the 12-Step program was first pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The “steps” include the reliance on a “higher power,” and this model is used by 74% of addiction centers. […]
