Drug treatment programs are designed as a gateway to another world. This world includes recovery and a new life waiting on the other side. It may feel like a foreign world with a new language and new way of living, but it is part of the journey of recovery. It can be a tenuous time,…
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When people hear the word relapse, they think that means the end of recovery. Some other words that might pop into a person’s head are failure, shame, regret, and other negative connotations which are only slightly true and relevant. Words have a way of harming people when they get stuck in their head and are…
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People who are in recovery typically spend a lot of time doing similar things to their peers. Recovery groups and therapy take up most of the time early on to try and help the person adjust to the new normal. Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) focuses on letting a person attend most of the therapy groups…
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When a person accepts the challenge of attending rehab, they likely have hit the bottom. They may have also grown tired of the addiction road and are ready to travel onward to recovery. Addiction is very tiring and people who make the decision for rehab have to be ready to admit the need for help…
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Music is part of many people’s lives. People sing, listen to music, or hear it being played all the time in stores, cars, and at home. Music therapy can support people in recovery in myriad ways if they are open to its benefits. Integrative Therapy When a person tries integrative therapy using music, they are…
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Vicodin is a very strong drug that treats pain. It is prescribed as a painkiller following surgery or when a person is injured. The drug is extremely addictive, which is why it is prescribed carefully. People do become addicted and seek after the drug in other ways than prescribed. Addiction and dependence are serious and…
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When people struggle with motivation to get things done, they often are not feeling like they are achieving what they want in life. It is hard to find motivation once it has left until you identify what happened to cause it to leave in the first place. It is normal to lack motivation because everybody…
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Relationships can suffer in addiction. Recovery is a space where people learn how to negotiate and navigate the challenges they face. Healing relationships take a lot of work and do not happen overnight. Good boundaries is one place to start, to break away from dysfunctional family and friends that may have toxic implications for your…
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Self sabotage can take you right out of the recovery game and into risky territory. Your own health and well-being depend on finding healthier ways to navigate recovery. When you are motivated to change, you can learn how to move forward in life without doing things that are negative and harmful. Mindfulness is a key…
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There are many emotions that run through a person’s head and body while they are in rehab and recovery. Early on, one of the key components is looking at forgiveness. It is important to learn how to forgive yourself before you can really start to seek forgiveness of others. This may be one of the…
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