Try, Try Again – A Relapse Is Not the End of Your Recovery Story
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Odds are we could all agree that this is good...
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Category: Recovery
Finding Your Creative Soul Can Support Your Recovery Efforts
Many people—including many artists—believe that using drugs or alcohol enhances their creativity....
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Getting Out Into Nature – A Good Idea for Your Recovery and Your Overall Health
Thinking Back Think of a beautiful moment you have spent in nature. Have you stood by the ocean...
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What if 12-Step Programs Aren’t the Right Steps for Your Recovery?
Alcoholics Anonymous is surprisingly famous for an organization with “anonymous” in its name. AA...
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Resolve to Overcome Loneliness in the New Year
Loneliness and the Holiday Season The holidays can be a challenging time for many people—and...
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Playing the Hand You Are Dealt When ACEs Are in Your Past
We try to provide our kids with a perfect childhood. Often, we remember things that went wrong in...
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Happy Holidays? A Commitment to Giving Back Can Make You Merrier
Can you hear it? The Christmas music is everywhere again. The radio. The shopping mall. At every...
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Moving Past the Pain and Maintaining Your Sobriety
Chronic Pain – A Cycle Chronic pain, it probably goes without saying, is bad in and of...
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Will Talk of Your Recovery Be on the Thanksgiving Menu This Year?
Thanksgiving is coming. And so are your relatives. You should probably make some decisions about...
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Making Sure the Kids Are Alright
Maybe the moment has come. You realize you need to enter a residential treatment center for your...
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Don’t Let Boredom Derail Your Recovery
While no one enjoys feeling bored, there is some scientific evidence to suggest boredom has some...
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Don’t Let a Toxic Relationship Undermine Your Recovery
The burden of a substance abuse disorder is difficult to carry alone, and good relationships are...
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