Posts Tagged addiction recovery
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Stress and relapse are closely linked — but understanding why can actually help you feel more in control.
Stress is unavoidable. Whether it’s a difficult week at work, a conflict in your relationship, or an unexpected life change, pressure finds (more…)
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Addiction treatment has changed a lot over the past few decades. One of the most significant shifts has been the use of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Even though MAT is backed by substantial research, it is still surrounded by confusion and (more…)
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Prescription medications can be life-changing. They ease chronic pain, support sleep, treat anxiety, and help people function better in their daily lives. But because they come from a doctor and arrive in a pharmacy bottle with your name on it, (more…)
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Addiction is a commonly misunderstood condition. On a surface level, it’s assumed to be a lack of willpower or simply making bad choices. For the person experiencing it, however, it goes much deeper than that.
Addiction is a complex battle (more…)
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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to beat addictions easily while others struggle for years? The world of addiction treatment is complex. If you’re considering treatment for alcohol or drug addiction, you’re probably wondering about its effectiveness. Will (more…)
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Recovering from addiction can often feel lonely and isolating. You might feel like no one truly understands what you’re going through. Or, you might not want to open up about your struggles to family and friends just yet.
While individual (more…)
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Relapse is a common reality in the addiction recovery process. The majority of those seeking sobriety will have to deal with at least one relapse during or after their recovery. Some studies put that number as high as 85 percent. (more…)
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Whenever you try to see the world through the eye of someone else, you are practicing empathy. You can call it compassion or understanding but the basic premise is understanding the perspective of another person. Doing so offers you a (more…)