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Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life After Addiction
Addiction is a severe relapsing disorder in which a person depends on a particular activity, drug, or substance use despite its adverse effects on the body. Addiction can cause physiological and physical harm if a person doesn’t stop engaging in a behavior or abusing a substance. Some common types of addiction are Alcohol abuse addiction …
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The Importance of Seeking Help: A Journey to Recovery
Recovering from addiction is never a straightforward journey. It comes with many ups and downs, discoveries about yourself, and many setbacks. Getting through addiction takes a lot of time and effort, so one must seek help from friends and family and, most importantly, professional assistance. Addiction can have negative effects on various areas of our…
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Sharing Your Story: The Healing Power of Advocacy
After undergoing all the stages toward life-long recovery, you may wonder how you can help others overcome their battles with addiction. Though you can be a huge support in many ways, one that might appeal to you is advocacy. An advocate is someone who speaks out about a cause. In this case, your advocacy would…
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Men’s Health Month: The Statistics of Men in Recovery
Men’s Health Month is an important time to shed light on the unique challenges and statistics surrounding men in recovery from substance use disorders. According to cultural standards and societal pressures, men are expected to be powerful, courageous, and in control. So, men in recovery frequently struggle with asking for help and obtaining treatment. However,…
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Does Insurance Pay for Rehab?
Since rehab facilities are expensive, “Does insurance cover rehab?” remains. Health insurance covers rehab partially or even in full. According to the Affordable Care Act, insurance should cover the costs of substance use disorder and mental health conditions. But what services will be covered? Will there be any out-of-pocket costs? This article answers all your…
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Managing Triggers and Cravings: Strategies for Long-Term Sobriety
Addiction is a neuropsychological condition characterized by persistent and intense desires to engage in maladaptive actions that provide immediate sensory rewards, regardless of the negative consequences. Overcoming an addiction can be daunting, but with realistic goals, support, and the assistance of caring specialists, it is possible with the correct determination. Professionals can help you manage any addiction…
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Overcoming Stigma: Breaking the Silence Around Addiction Recovery
You’re bound to struggle with many challenges when you’re in recovery. However, you might not realize how powerful one of them — addiction stigma — can be. Addiction is quite stigmatized and can become so overwhelming that many people in recovery wonder if they should bother getting treatment. The answer, of course, is that they…
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Letting Go of An Addict Doesn’t Mean You Do Not Care
Hollywood movies and television shows about addiction often have happy endings. Couples reunite. Children forge tighter relationships with their parents and vice versa. Friends remain closer than ever after going through some “tough love.” However, real life sometimes means making difficult choices, especially if you’ve been in a relationship with an addict. This includes learning…
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What To Expect In The First Few Months of Sobriety
Although you might feel relieved and even excited to recover from addiction, your first months of sobriety may not always include positive feelings. Recovery is a journey that starts on your first day sober. However, early sobriety doesn’t follow a linear path or allow you to enjoy constant distancing from the desire to return to…
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How Intensive Outpatient Therapy Works
Intensive outpatient treatment, also known as an intensive outpatient program (IOP), is an in-depth description of mental healthcare that provides a higher level of care than traditional methods. It addresses many issues, from depression to eating disorders, substance abuse, and other health issues that do not require detoxification or daily supervision. In this blog, we…