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Behaviors That Lead to Relapse: What to Watch Out For
It is not always easy to tell when a relapse may be approaching. Often, however, certain behaviors occur, leading up to a relapse. If you understand these behaviors and become able to recognize them, you can get help when you need it. Being aware...
Why Is Couples Therapy Important for Relationships Affected by Addiction?
Entering a new relationship during early recovery is not recommended to ensure your focus remains on your recovery. This does not discount the impact of relationships on your health and overall well-being. On the contrary, it recognizes how much...
10 Ways to Avoid Self-Sabotage
Throughout your recovery journey, you will reach long stretches of success. You also may experience long stretches of re-occurring failures. When experiencing success for a prolonged period, many individuals feel uncomfortable, as they may still be...
How Can I Get Involved in the Recovery Community?
You may be deeply engaged with your peers during treatment. However, after treatment, many individuals move on and lose their connections with the recovery community. Fortunately, there are things you can do to stay involved. Benefits of...
How Can Partial-Day Treatment Get You Ready for Long-Term Recovery?
Partial-day treatment is a great option for many people in recovery. It is important to understand the basics of this program and determine if it is the best one to help you continue your recovery journey. What Are the Benefits of Partial-Day...
Establishing a Self-Care Routine Outside of Treatment
Self-care is an essential aspect of recovery. Throughout the treatment process, you have likely learned many mental health practices and established a self-care routine. Transitioning this routine to your life outside of treatment may seem simple....
How to Motivate Clients to Commit to Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Engaging in treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) can be strenuous. The hard work and patience required to see success in treatment can make it difficult to maintain motivation for treatment. It takes a great deal of commitment for your clients...
Why Is My Recovery Plan Not Working?
Do you ever feel that you have hit a stopping point in recovery? Like you have reached a locked gate and feel that there is no way through? While it may not be easy, you can jump over that fence and start fresh in your recovery. As you work through...
Finding Joy in Recovery
Many challenges arise through the journey of recovery. At times, it can be difficult to focus on the positive aspects of life and the world around you. No matter what you are going through, there is joy to be found in your life. Importance of...
How Can I Effectively Communicate My Feelings?
You will likely encounter many emotions and high levels of stress throughout your recovery journey. While you may have learned various coping mechanisms to manage these feelings, sometimes all you need to do is talk about them. To talk about your...
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