Sometimes Sugar Can Sneak Up On You In Recovery
Sugar Can Be AddictiveWhen we think of sugar, we are generally thinking of something positive....
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Author: Rob Cline
Nicotine and Recovery: A Complicated Relationship (But a Breakup Would Be Best)
Here is something pretty obvious: Nicotine is an addictive drug.Here is something else that is...
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Making New Friends in Recovery Means Being Honest in the Early Going
Here’s the scenario: You have been out of treatment for a substance use disorder for a while now....
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Addiction Has No Age Limit: A Look at Substance Use Disorders and Senior Citizens
No matter what age you are, life has a way of providing plenty of challenges and stressors that...
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Tactical Recovery: Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment for Veterans
Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment for VeteransThose who serve in the armed forces of the...
Read More- Adding Some Exercise Supports Your Recovery
In a recent post, we suggested that adding some walking to your daily routine is a great way to support your ongoing recovery. We have also recently suggested a simply beautiful spot in St. Louis where you can do some walking while enjoying a historic and fascinating setting. A walking… Read more: Adding Some Exercise Supports Your Recovery - Get a Good Hobby on Your To-Do List
Think about your to-do list. Or maybe it would be more accurate to think about your various to-do lists. You might have a to-do list at home and a to-do list at work (and maybe even another to-do list for a second job). You might have a to-do list for… Read more: Get a Good Hobby on Your To-Do List - Tips for Getting a Better Night’s Sleep
Have you ever heard someone sigh after describing all the work they need to do and say, “No rest for the weary”? Maybe you have even said it yourself. The saying reveals something important about the lives so many of us lead these days. Our schedules are jam-packed, and it… Read more: Tips for Getting a Better Night’s Sleep - Find the Right Recovery Meeting for You
Here is an experience many people—including you, perhaps—can relate to. You find yourself in a meeting with a whole bunch of people. For the first few minutes, it might seem like any other meeting—maybe a little boring but relevant to you and your work. But then the meeting takes a… Read more: Find the Right Recovery Meeting for You - Your Boundaries Are Valid—and Important—in Recovery
Let’s think about fences. For our purposes here, let’s think specifically about a fence that surrounds your yard. That fence—whether picket or chain link or what have you—keeps some things in and some other things out.For example, the fence around your yard can make it safe for your dog to… Read more: Your Boundaries Are Valid—and Important—in Recovery