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Anxiety Disorders and Addiction: What’s the Connection?
Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes. It is a normal part of everyday life in our faced-paced society. But an anxiety disorder is much more than experiencing a little anxiety over your upcoming interview or worrying about your children when they are … Continue reading
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How Teens Can Avoid Peer Pressure to Try Drugs and Alcohol
Peer groups often adopt similar behaviors and attitudes. When the members of the peer group encourage new members to drink or try drugs, the new member often feels that he or she is obligated to follow the example of other … Continue reading
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Can Childhood Trauma Lead to Addiction?
If you are in addiction recovery, you have probably spent your share of time trying to figure out how you became an addict in the first place. While there are many reasons people turn to alcohol and drugs, if you … Continue reading
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Finding Love and Tolerance in Our Recovery
Nearly everyone thinks they understand what love and tolerance mean. Both terms can mean a variety or things when used in everyday conversation, but the meaning is very specific when it comes to addiction recovery. Let’s explore what both love … Continue reading
Rebuilding Trust During Recovery Takes Times
Addiction is a hard road to walk, but recovery can also be difficult. Although it’s not an easy path, the journey to recovery is very worthwhile for you and for the family and friends who care about you. As you … Continue reading
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Meditation Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety During Recovery
Recovering from alcohol or drug addiction often requires a comprehensive treatment plan that may include therapy, support groups and medication. Learning to take one day at a time and put your trust in a higher power is vital to success. … Continue reading
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Experiencing the 5 Stages of Loss During Recovery
Anytime there is a big loss in life, such as a death or a divorce, people grieve. It’s normal and natural. Sometimes recovering addicts experience grief at the loss of their addiction. After all, it has been a constant presence … Continue reading
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How Yoga Can Help You Through the Recovery Process
For those in recovery, yoga can help create a fresh new outlook on life. There are many ways to feel better during recovery, and one of the ways to do that is to make new connections between things that make … Continue reading
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Plan for a Fun and Sober Summer
Sober living is all about making the most out of life and finding fun and happiness without alcohol or drugs. Luckily, summer makes it easy to appreciate life and the world around us. The sun is out, the flowers are … Continue reading
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