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Healthy Summer Fun: 11 Ideas for People in Recovery

If this is your first summer in recovery, you may be wondering how you’ll fill those long days without alcohol. Pop culture has programmed us to romanticize drinking as a crucial part of summertime...

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5 Tips for a Smooth Transition from Residential Addiction Treatment to...

Graduating from residential treatment is an important milestone in your recovery journey. As you prepare to return to independent living, you’ll need to work on putting the skills you learned in...

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The Power of God’s Forgiveness in Recovery

A lasting recovery requires more than simply resolving to abstain from drugs and alcohol. You must work to heal your mind, body, and spirit so that you’re no longer turning to addictive substances for...

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Making Amends in Recovery

An active addiction can cause us to say or do things that are completely out of character. We may lie, cheat, or steal. We may lash out verbally or physically when confronted about our substance abuse....

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How to Avoid a Relapse After Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder: 4 Key...

Substance use disorders are considered chronic illnesses, which means that relapse will always be a possibility. However, certain preventative measures can help reduce your risk of relapse as you...

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5 Important Recovery Lessons Learned From Matthew Perry’s New Memoir

In his new book released on November 1, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, actor Matthew Perry opens up about his battle with addiction and what he’s learned along the way. His memoir is full...

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7 Healthy Habits to Support a Lasting Recovery

Generally, it is said that it takes anywhere between 18 and 254 days to form a new habit, with the average being 66 days. However, research has found that some habits can be formed in as little as...

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8 Ways That Music Can Help Support Your Recovery From a Substance Use Disorder

Music can have a powerful effect on people in recovery from substance use disorders. Whether you enjoy making music or prefer simply listening to songs by your favorite artists, there are at least...

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Managing Cravings During Marijuana Addiction Treatment

Cravings are a common symptom of marijuana withdrawal. Regular marijuana use affects the reward pathways in the brain and conditions them to expect the dopamine rush that comes from substance use. When...

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How are you celebrating your soberversary?

How are you celebrating your soberversary? A soberversary is a commemorative event celebrating the anniversary of your sobriety. You can think of it as your sober “birthday” to mark the growth of the...

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