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Holistic Practices for Addiction Recovery
Holistic treatment approaches can be very beneficial throughout the addiction recovery process. Many individuals use this method alone; however, many people may be using an alternative treatment approach and looking to implement holistic practices...
Benefits of Outpatient Therapy
While working through the process of addiction recovery, you have many varieties of treatment programs and forms of therapy to consider. You may be interested in outpatient therapy because it will allow you to have more of your regular lifestyle...
How to Recover From Addiction Without Losing Employment
The fear of losing employment because of addiction is a common concern. Many individuals avoid beginning the recovery process so that they don't have to deal with informing their employer and potentially facing negative consequences. This can be a...
Will Alcohol Consumption Affect My Judgment?
When we are consuming alcohol, our judgment is affected. However, for some individuals, the change in decision-making due to alcohol can go unnoticed, leading to worse consequences. Effects of Alcohol Consumption Alcohol consumption can lead...
Recovering as an Atheist
Addiction recovery commonly uses the 12-step method and a variety of religious-based practices to work through the recovery process. Atheists, agnostics, or people with alternative religious views may find following and personally understanding...
Overcoming the Fear of Treatment
When you recognize the negative impact addiction has on your life, you may still be too afraid to seek treatment. However, overcoming this fear is vital so that you can get the help you need to stop substance abuse from causing even more harm in...
Media Influence on Addiction
Societies' attachment to media has increased as the development of technology increased. Social media, TV shows, movies, advertisements, and all forms of media play a large role in most Americans' daily lives. The content that is advertised to us...
How Can I Set Healthy Boundaries With Social Media?
Social media has slowly started to take over everyday lives. The effects social media has on mental health and overall well-being can drastically affect the process of addiction recovery. Setting healthy boundaries and self-regulating use of social...
Over-the-Counter Drug Addictions
Many individuals are aware of the potential risk involved with substance abuse and the use of illicit drugs. However, the abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medication is rarely discussed. These medications can be very beneficial in dealing with a...
Avoiding a Drink at Social Events
When adjusting to a sober lifestyle, many people find it difficult to refrain from drinking in social situations. Staying away from alcohol when at your house is often easier to manage because you have control over your surroundings. In social...
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