The new year brings new ideas for change. You may daydream about all the things you would like to do or accomplish this year — in an ideal world. However, many of these resolutions don’t come with realistic goals for attainment. And, while in recovery, it is best that you not tip the scales to…
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Sobriety doesn’t happen overnight – though you probably already know this. It is a process – and a lifelong one, at that. While it may be a bit of a struggle at first, you will slowly move from the deepest, darkest places of struggle in your life to the discovery that a whole new life…
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Sobriety itself can help you with your mental well-being. It is an opportunity for your body to begin healing and regaining its natural processes – without the use of drugs or alcohol. In turn, it balances out the chemicals in your brain – making your mental function less foggy. Unfortunately, handling the mental aspect of…
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There are substantial differences between rapid detox and traditional methods of medication-assisted detox. Understanding heroin and the need for assistance in the detoxification of drugs is the first step in choosing the right treatment program. Heroin Explained Heroin is a highly addictive substance that begins as opium – which is a narcotic drug derived from the opium…
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Let’s face it – there are very few sane and healthy people who explicitly look at drug addiction as a perk when browsing online dating profiles. Typically, when someone falls in love with an addict, it’s despite their addiction and not because of it. And that said, being in love with an addict doesn’t always…
DetailsOpiates are types of medications intended to manage pain and minimize the ill effects of a number of physical and emotional disorders. When used responsibly and for limited amounts of time, these medications can help a person enjoy a reasonable quality of life as the underlying condition is resolved. Unfortunately, opiates are addictive and it’s…
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By now you likely understand the importance of sober living. You understand that to be successful in your sobriety, you should take a transitional step into a sober living space before jumping back into the real world. After all, the real world very different from residential treatment facilities and can knock you down rather quickly. Will…
DetailsWhat if you could go to bed on your last night at your residential treatment facility and, when you wake up, you will be completely sober – and have not a struggle in the world? You will be freed from your addiction and any stronghold it may have on you! It will be time to…
DetailsAll recovery residences are not created equal. That is why it is incredibly important to know exactly what it is you are looking for and what can benefit you, personally. Thankfully, because we are all different and have different lifestyles, interests, and needs, there is an array of recovery residences to choose from. If you…
DetailsSober living homes – or sober houses – are a type of transitional housing that was created to fill a need for those completing treatment for substance abuse. Prior to the inception of these homes, individuals, armed with knowledge and coping skills, were being sent back into society once their rehab program ended. Unfortunately, because an…
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