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Why Being in a Quiet, Secluded Environment is Best for Recovery

Clear your mind Being in a quiet, secluded environment while in a drug and alcohol rehab center can give many great...

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Role of Spirituality

The Basics The 12 Steps were developed in the 1930’s by Bill Ebby, who underwent a powerful spiritual experience once he...

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Effects on Children

Growing Up With a Parent with Substance Use Disorder Unfortunately, children of a parent who suffers from addiction are often plagued...

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12 Step Support

What Are The 12 Steps? The 12 Step Support Program is the most widely-used method of support during substance abuse recovery....

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Disease of Addiction

Is Addiction a Disease? According to The Center on Addiction, addiction is a complex disease of the brain and body that...

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Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness? According to Mindful.org, Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are...

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Staying Sober Around the Holidays

Updated on 12/05/23 The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful....

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Exercise and Recovery

Endorphins, endorphins, endorphins Exercise is a proven stress reliever! If you suffer from anxiety or depression, exercise can be a perfect...

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Why making the call for help is so hard

Admitting you need help is the most important step As the saying goes, admitting you have a problem is the most...

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Trauma Informed Care

How trauma affects addiction Trauma comes in many shapes, sizes and forms. The most important part about dealing with trauma is...