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How Regret & Addiction Control Your Life

Regret and addiction are more linked than people think. Regret often triggers addictive behaviors, especially for people prone to destructive habits and patterns. It can build up over time if you don’t deal with your regret. The more regrets you have, the harder they...

5 Ways Exercise Can Help Recovering Addicts

A New Years’ resolution isn’t the only reason you should consider hitting the gym. Everyone knows that exercise has no shortage of physical and mental benefits. However, it has specific perks for those undergoing addiction treatment. Here are 5 targeted ways that...

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How Being Organized Can Help Life In Recovery

Marie Kondo’s Netflix may have caused the latest decluttering fad, but psychologists have long known the benefits of tidiness and the positive impact it can have on the lives of recovering addicts. With nothing to lose (but everything to gain), here are 3 major ways...

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Going to a Long Term Rehab Program is More Effective

Going to a Long Term Rehab Program is More Effective

Addiction rehab can often seem like you’re being completely removed from the world you know. In some ways, this can be really stressful.  When you’re in residential treatment, you’re going to be placed in an environment that you’re not entirely used to. You’re moving...

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Depression or Anxiety in Alcoholics who Are Dually Diagnosed

Depression or Anxiety in Alcoholics who Are Dually Diagnosed

It's not unusual to find depression or anxiety in alcoholics. Mental health disorders are often closely linked with alcoholism. Many alcoholics find relief from stress and other inner issues by drinking. The alcohol lowers their inhibition and enhances their mood....

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Alcohol Program Therapy Uses EMDR For Overcoming Trauma

Alcohol Program Therapy Uses EMDR For Overcoming Trauma

Alcohol program therapy involves treating both an alcohol addiction and a mental health disorder. Addiction affects anyone and everyone. Mental health disorders often cause or exacerbate substance abuse. To treat the alcohol or drug abuse at its core, it’s vital that...

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Do I Stand A Better Chance With Residential Alcohol Detox?

Do I Stand A Better Chance With Residential Alcohol Detox?

Patients who choose residential alcohol detox receive around-the-clock medical supervision and medication-assisted treatment. Different types of medications lessen the intensity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms. These treatment options are paired with behavioral...

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Relapse Prevention: Changing Your Mindset to Achieve Success

Relapse Prevention: Changing Your Mindset to Achieve Success

A British theologian once wrote: “every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory.” This holds true for many things, but it is especially true during drug relapse prevention. Why Is Relapse So Common? When you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, your coping skills...

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Using What You Learn In An Alcohol Rehab Program

Using What You Learn In An Alcohol Rehab Program

An alcohol rehab program is a crucial component of alcohol addiction treatment. Evidence-based treatment approaches help alcoholics detox medically. The detoxification process cleanses the body of alcohol and all of its metabolites. During alcohol treatment,...

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Why Relationships In Recovery Can Be Tricky

Why Relationships In Recovery Can Be Tricky

Any new relationship can be very healthy and exciting. Meeting a new person is a change, and change can be so fun! A new romantic relationship can be especially exciting, but it might not always be healthy. This is especially true after going through drug rehab....

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Using the H.A.L.T Method In Your Alcohol Treatment Program

Using the H.A.L.T Method In Your Alcohol Treatment Program

There are many methods that addiction treatments use to help maintain sober living. These can be huge lifestyle changes or small reminders of how to help an addict relax their mind in times of stress. When it comes to alcohol abuse and recovery, there are certainly...

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Feeling Powerless in Detox: Faith Based Alcohol Detox Centers

Feeling Powerless in Detox: Faith Based Alcohol Detox Centers

Find God once again with the help of faith based alcohol detox centers. These treatment facilities combine faith with medical treatment. Religious beliefs can improve one’s chances for a successful recovery, and can play a huge role in addiction treatment. Many of...

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Alcohol Detox For Lawyers, Politicians and Policemen

Alcohol Detox For Lawyers, Politicians and Policemen

The effects of alcohol abuse are serious. Alcohol makes you tired and depressed. It makes daily tasks hard to do. It even makes your body want to use it again. These effects make adult life even more stressful than it already is. Being a working-class citizen requires...

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Alcohol Rehab Programs- Which One Is Right For You?

Alcohol Rehab Programs- Which One Is Right For You?

An alcohol abuse treatment plan that fits you is important. You’ve probably heard many success stories about different options. There are different types of alcoholics and different types of treatment programs. How do you know which one is right for you? Let’s explore...

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Finding Joyful Sobriety Through Holistic Recovery

Finding Joyful Sobriety Through Holistic Recovery

Chronic Substance Abuse-What Is The Solution?  Substance abuse affects addicts and alcoholics physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. With addiction disease running rampant in our society, many people are heading off to treatment centers and drug rehabs to...

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