Everyone is concerned with their appearance. In active addiction, we are often unable to see the damage we have caused to our looks. It can be quite a blow to finally see ourselves the way that...
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Welcome to our blog, a space dedicated to sharing meaningful insights on addiction, recovery, and holistic wellness. Whether you’re exploring detox options, treatment paths, or strategies for long-term sobriety, our goal is to provide helpful resources and support every step of the way.
Oct 4, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Recovery
12-Step recovery programs focus on spirituality as a tool to achieving sobriety. Newcomers to 12-Step recovery programs often see the word “God” and assume that the program must be religious in...
Oct 3, 2018 Drug Abuse, Q&A
Many men and women suffering from drug addiction choose to insufflate, or snort, substances because it provides a quick effect and is seen as less harmful that other routes of administration. As the...
Oct 3, 2018 Life in Recovery, Recovery
Recovery is often a complete upheaval of our life. Our addictions consumed us and determined nearly every aspect of our daily lives. It is only natural that when we give up what was once such an...
Oct 2, 2018 Alternative Therapy, Recovery
Everyone needs to unwind from the stress of life every now and then. Making time to focus on relaxation and self-care can be crucial in recovery. After all, stress and anxiety were often major...
Oct 1, 2018 Drug Abuse, Q&A
The increased number of overdose deaths from opiates is due in part to the ubiquity of fentanyl. Many drug manufacturers choose to use fentanyl as a way to strengthen other opiates, but because of...
Oct 1, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Drug and alcohol treatment programs vary in length. The duration of stay necessary to support the maintenance of sobriety is dependent upon the individual needs of the client. Some men and women are...
Oct 1, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Life in Recovery
Addiction can make us lose our self-confidence and self-worth. We get so caught up in our self-identification as hopeless drug addicts and alcoholics that we begin to play the role of the victim....
Sep 26, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Life in Recovery
Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are...
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