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How Can I Manage Substance-Induced Anxiety?
During your recovery journey, you may experience symptoms of anxiety. You might feel nervous and restless. Additionally, you may have trouble sleeping or concentrating. While substance-induced anxiety may not be permanent, it can be frustrating.It...
Is Sober Living Right for Me?
After completing your treatment program at Dream Recovery, you may be uncertain of your next steps to maintain sobriety. Perhaps returning to the same living situation where triggers and enabling influences were present could be problematic. You...
How Can I Avoid Glorifying the Past?
You have likely heard the expression "the good old days." People often use this phrase when they are thinking about an idealized version of the past. When it comes to substance use disorder (SUD), glorifying the past can have detrimental effects on...
Understanding Substance and Behavioral Addictions
If you're struggling with addiction, it is essential to understand the distinction between substance and behavioral addictions. While both can be damaging and challenging to overcome, they have distinct causes and require specific...
How Can I Control Impulsive Behaviors in Addiction Recovery?
In recovery, impulsivity may be a threat to your sobriety maintenance. This may be especially difficult if you consider yourself to have a rebellious nature. Acting impulsively can lead to poor decision-making and, in some cases, relapse. By...
The Mind-Body-Spirit Approach in Addiction Recovery
The mind-body-spirit approach is a holistic method of healing that identifies the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. This technique acknowledges that people are not simply physical bodies, but mental and spiritual beings as...
How Can I Address My Guilt and Shame from My Past Addiction?
Sitting alone in your room, you may sometimes feel a wave of guilt and shame wash over you. Memories of past addiction flood your mind and make you cringe about the person you once were.Keeping Memories of Guilt and Shame in ContextYou may be...
Understanding Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Stress is an inevitable reaction to threats and concerns you experience. While stress cannot be avoided in life, failing to manage it effectively can lead to other issues. In addiction recovery, managing stress effectively is key to avoiding...
How Do I Overcome the Anxiety of Group Therapy?
Stepping into treatment can be overwhelming. You will be expected to uphold expectations that are out of your usual routine. This can lead to anxious feelings. You may find that you are especially anxious about attending and engaging in group...
Understanding Suboxone Treatment and Maintenance
Different medications can be used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing substance use. One option that may be very helpful in some cases in suboxone treatment.Withdrawal symptoms can be intense. They can lead to serious mental and...
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